On March 2, 2019, in the city of Salzburg, Austria, the ceremony of acceptance of the Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania, Prof. dr. Anastasios, as the Honorary Senator of the European Academy of Science and Artwas held.
In this special ceremony held at the University of Salzburg, the European Academy of Science and Art welcomed His Beatitude Anastasios, noting hisscientific and pastoral workas well as the tremendous achievements made in these areas which focus on the peaceful coexistence between people.
After expressing his thanks for this title, His Beatitude Anastasios, stressed in his greeting speech that “truth, love and beauty always stay together in the Orthodox tradition. So let’s try to keep up following with this vision.”
The title of the Honorary Senator was given bythe European Academy of Science and Art, which is one of the most prestigious academic institutions in the world that includes 39 Nobel Prize winners as well as 2000 scientists and intellectuals who lead their fields as actual or honorary members.
The Honorary members include Helmut Kol, Jean Claude Junker, King Philip of Belgium, Prince Jean of Luxembourg, Mr. Doris Leutard, the President of Switzerland, Mr. Heinz Fiche, the President of Austria, Mr. BorutPahor, the President ofSlovenia, Romano Prodi and others.
The European Academy of Science and Art is a non-governmental organization recognized by the European Union, which promotes science and social progress. It was established in 1990 with the aim of innovative research, interdisciplinary and interstate cooperation as well as exchange and spread of knowledge.
