Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania
Source: Orthodox Calendar 2026
HOLY SYNOD
Members
| Title | Name | Seat |
|---|---|---|
| President | His Beatitude, the Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania JOANI | Tirana |
| Metropolitan | His Eminence, the Metropolitan of Apollonia and Fier NIKOLLA | Fier |
| Metropolitan | His Eminence, the Metropolitan of Elbasan ANDONI | Elbasan |
| Metropolitan | His Eminence, the Metropolitan of Berat ASTI | Berat |
| Metropolitan | His Eminence, the Metropolitan of Gjirokastër NATHANAILI | Gjirokastër |
| Metropolitan | His Eminence, the Metropolitan of Korçë ANASTASI | Korçë |
Synod Offices
- Chief Secretary: Archimandrite Ignat Todri
- Secretary: Father Grigor Pelushi
Contact Information
Postal Address:
- Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, No. 5, Tirana
- Tel: 04-2257 261/2
Email: orthchal@orthodoxalbania.org
Website: www.orthodoxalbania.org
ECCLESIASTICAL COUNCIL (CLERGY-LAITY)
President: His Beatitude, Archbishop Joani
Members: All Synod members, Oikonomos Aleks Ndoni, Protopresbyter Joan Qako, Stavrophore Mihal Sanellari, Protopresbyter Joan Mërkuri, Father Dhimitër Loshi, Oikonomos Stavri Çipi, Father Jovan Koroveshi, N. Mile, R. Papi, A. Naço, D. Shuraja, A. Bualoti, I. Koçi, O. Beci, E. Doko, V. Koliçi
CLERGY STATISTICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Clergy | 157 |
| Clergy who reposed (1992-2025) | 34 |
| Monastics | 6 (4 monks + 2 nuns) |
| Subdeacons | 2 |
MONASTERIES
| Monastery | Location | Monastics | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy New Monastery of Saint Vlash | Durrës | Archimandrite Ignati, Father Emanuel Lapanxa | 069 271 2564 |
| Skete of the Myrrh-bearing Women | Shën Vlash | 1 nun | – |
| Monastery “Nativity of the Theotokos” | Ardenicë | 1 monk | 068 654 3850 |
| Monastery “Saint Cosmas” | Kolkondas | 1 monk | – |
| Monastery “Life-giving Spring” | Dhërmi | 1 monk | – |
| Monastery “Saint Demetrius” | Qeparo | 1 monk | – |
| Skete of Saint Anna | Gjirokastër | 1 nun | – |
HOLY ARCHBISHOPRIC OF TIRANA AND DURRËS
Archbishop: His Beatitude, JOANI
Administrative Services
| Office | Responsible |
|---|---|
| Protosyngellos | Protopresbyter Spiro Topanxha |
| General Hierarchical Vicar | Oikonomos Aleks Ndoni |
| Archbishop’s Office | Grand Oikonomos Harallamb Gjoka |
| Archive | S. Rëmbeci, C. Rusku |
| Church Property Office | Metropolitan Anastasi, P. Shalësi, Th. Xhile, A. Zaimi |
| Finance Office | Oikonomos Jovan Koroveshi, Deacon Kristo Xhaferi |
| Press Office | V. Duri |
| Publications Office | A. Baba, A. Bërbati |
| Library | N. Tashi |
Publications
- Newspaper “Ngjallja” (Resurrection) – Monthly
- Magazine “Kërkim” (Search)
- Magazine “Gëzohu” (Rejoice) – Children’s
- Magazine “Kambanat” (Bells) – Youth
Cathedral “Resurrection of Christ”
- Address: “Ibrahim Rugova” Street
- Responsible: Archimandrite Ignat Todri
Hierarchical Vicariates
| Area | Church | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Tirana | Cathedral “Resurrection of Christ” | 04-2257 261/2 |
| Tirana | “Annunciation of the Theotokos” | 068 276 1159 |
| Durrës | “Apostle Paul and Saint Astius” | 052-230 767 |
| Kavajë | “Saint Nicholas” | 055-243 996 |
| Shkodër | “Nativity of Christ” | 069 966 6908 |
HOLY METROPOLIS OF BERAT
Metropolitan: ASTI
Seat: Berat | Tel: 0322 33 532 | Email: mitropoliaberat@yahoo.com
| Position | Person |
|---|---|
| General Hierarchical Vicar | Father Kristaq Subashi (069 348 4061) |
| Protopresbyter | Joan Qako (069 474 8002) |
Hierarchical Vicariates: Berat, Vlorë, Lushnjë, Mallakastra
HOLY METROPOLIS OF GJIROKASTËR
Metropolitan: NATHANAILI
Seat: Gjirokastër | Tel: 084-264 266 | Email: mitropolia.gjirokaster@yahoo.com
| Position | Person |
|---|---|
| General Hierarchical Vicar | Father Pandeleimon Mitru |
| Orthodox Education | Deacon Pandeli Zeneli |
Hierarchical Vicariates: Gjirokastër, Dropull, Pogon, Përmet, Sarandë, Delvinë, Himarë
HOLY METROPOLIS OF KORÇË
Metropolitan: ANASTASI
Seat: Korçë | Tel: 082-242 876 | Email: mitropolia.korce@gmail.com
| Position | Person |
|---|---|
| Hierarchical Vicar | Stavrophore Mihal Sanellari |
| Orthodox Education | Father Vangjel Sotiri & 6 catechists |
Hierarchical Vicariates: Korçë, Prespa, Pogradec, Devoll, Kolonjë
HOLY METROPOLIS OF APOLLONIA AND FIER
Metropolitan: NIKOLLA
Seat: Fier | Mobile: 068 901 0120 | Email: Mitropoliafier@orthodoxalbania.org
| Position | Person |
|---|---|
| Hierarchical Vicar | Father Dhimitër Loshi |
| Orthodox Education | I. Bida & 8 catechists |
Hierarchical Vicariates: Fier, Patos, Libofshë
HOLY METROPOLIS OF ELBASAN
Metropolitan: ANDONI
Seat: Elbasan | Email: mitropolia.elbasan@gmail.com
| Position | Person |
|---|---|
| Orthodox Education | Father Andrea Ranxha & 9 catechists |
Hierarchical Vicariates: Elbasan, Shpat, Librazhd
RADIO STATION “NGJALLJA” (RESURRECTION)
Program: Live 24 hours
| Area | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Tirana & Durrës | FM 88.5 MHz |
| Elbasan | FM 93.4 MHz |
| Korçë | FM 88.7 MHz |
| Fier | FM 98.7 MHz |
| Pogradec | FM 90.7 MHz |
Online: media.ngjallja.org | Email: radiongjallja1998@gmail.com
Responsible: Father Grigor Pelushi
EDUCATION
Orthodox Theological Academy “Resurrection of Christ”
Location: Shën Vlash, Durrës | Tel: 067 224 7059
President: Archbishop JOANI
Operating since 1992 – includes Seminary and Department of Theology
School of Byzantine Music
Location: “Thavor” Center, Tirana | Director: Th. Peci
Students: 10 (with scholarship)
Boarding House “The Unfading Rose”
Location: Bularat, Gjirokastër | Students: 16 girls
“Orthodox House of Hope”
Location: Shën Vlash, Durrës | Children: 24
FOUNDATIONS
Orthodox Clinic “Annunciation”
Address: Dibrës Street, No. 159, Tirana
Tel: 04-2360925 | Website: www.klinikaorthodhokse.com
- Specialist doctors: 67
- Administrative staff: 79
- “Annunciation” Pharmacy
- Ophthalmology and ENT Clinic
- Polyclinics in Korçë and Jergucat
Foundation “Spirit of Love”
President: Archbishop JOANI | Director: A. Rembeci
“Diakonia Agapes” (Service of Love)
Tel: 04-2266452 | Website: www.diakoniagapes.org
Kindergartens
14 centers in: Tirana (2), Elbasan (2), Gjirokastër (2), Durrës, Shkodër, Vlorë, Lushnjë, Dervician, Përmet, Korçë, Pogradec
Staff: 73 | Children: 585
Educational Institutions
| Institution | Location | Staff | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| “Protagonistët” | Tirana | 133 | 1,113 |
| “Frymë Dashurie” | Durrës | 33 | 176 |
| “Frymë Dashurie” 9-year | Gjirokastër | 24 | 238 |
| “Frymë Dashurie” High School | Gjirokastër | 8 | 80 |
| College “Frymë Dashurie” | Mesopotam | 20 | 267 |
| College “Platon” | Korçë | 12 | 119 |
University College “LOGOS”
Address: “Dritan Hoxha” Street, Tirana
Website: www.kulogos.edu.al | Rector: Prof. Dr. I. Ninka
Faculty: 57 | Students: 301
Schools:
- Economics (Finance, Management, Tourism)
- Applied Sciences (Computer Science, Medical Laboratory)
- Humanities (Theology, Greek Language, Pedagogy, Social Work)
Foundation “Archbishop Anastasios”
Director: Subdeacon Joan Rusku
ASSOCIATIONS
Orthodox Women’s Association “Spreading of Love”
Responsible: J. Bagaviki
Orthodox Intellectuals Association
General Secretary: Dr. A. Naço (069 208 2001)
Orthodox Youth Association
Responsible: Father Grigor Pelushi | Email: zrinoreorth@yahoo.com
Catechism Office
Responsible: M. Çako | Email: katekizmikoash@gmail.com
Children’s Office
Responsible: Protopresbyter Spiro Topanxha | Catechists: 6
WORKSHOPS COMPLEX “NAZARET”
Responsible: Deacon Mihal Mihali | Staff: 15
Email: nazaret@orthodoxalbania.org
Departments: Printing press, Candle workshop, Woodworking, Iconography studio, Icon restoration
SUMMARY STATISTICS
Education
| TOTAL | 313 staff | 2,304 students |
Health
| “Annunciation” Clinic | 146 staff (67 doctors + 79 administrative) |
Social Care
| Kindergartens | 14 centers, 585 children | | “Orthodox House of Hope” | 24 children | | Boarding House “Unfading Rose” | 16 girls |
Edition: Orthodox Calendar 2026
Source: Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania
Created: December 2025