After attacking Archbishop Anastasios, after attacking the people that work for the Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania, after spreading all sorts of slander and lies about the Orthodox canons and statutes, after defaming the history of faith, it is now the turn of our saints. Specifically, most recently the articles that have appeared in certain media, in which they speak evil for one of
With the blessing of Archbishop Anastasios and under the care of the Metropolitan of Berat, Vlora and all Myzeqe, His Eminence Ignatius, the Orthodox Church took part in the three-day book fair, "Vlora 2014", held on August 10-13, 2014. The Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania was present with its publications, with Church handicrafts, and with the photographic exhibition of various social and
The summer day camps are among those activities that children from different areas of Albania wait for with great anticipation. During this summer, as well, the Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania continues to develop children's day camps. The Central Children’s Office, the Catechism Office and the Christian Education Department of the "Resurrection of Christ" Theological Academy, make possible the realization of these camps, in
“...truth, love, repentance and humility...the believer's weapons against the demonic powers...” With an atmosphere of joy and spiritual devotion, His Beatitude, Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania, Anastasios, today led the consecration of the Holy Church of the "Annunciation of Theotokos" in the city of Këlcyra. He celebrated together with the Metropolitan of Gjirokastra, Demetrios, as well as with many other clergy of
"... the Holy Churches unceasingly remind us of the presence of God and our duties to the faith ..." Hundreds of believers filled the holy Church of the Forty Saints Martyrs in Aliko, a village in the area of Vurgu, to take part in the worship activities for the feast of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary. In their midst was the
His Eminence Onufry Metropolitan of Kiev and All Ukraine Your Eminence, most beloved brother and concelebrant in Christ our God, De profundis we enjoy and give glory to the Triune God for Your election to this great ecclesiastical position. Axios! Axios! We wholeheartedly pray that You continually walk within the light of Transfiguration in the spirit of the Cross and the
Tirana, on 10 August 2014 DECLARATION FOR PRESS RELEASE Inter-Religious Council of Albania and its members (Muslim Community of Albania, Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania, Catholic Church in Albania, and World Bektashi Center in Albania) supported even by Albanian Evangelical Alliance, are following in deep concern the situation that is happening these days in the Middle East region, and in
Again this year the beautiful tradition of our Church continued, which began 15 years ago, the organization of children's summer camps for boys and girls, divided into three age groups, which were held from June 28 to July 28 in 2014. In the boys' camp 230 boys took part from four dioceses across the country and 50 young people served as their counselors
“God is with us, and we are with Him”. The Orthodox Church has a long tradition of dedication to the education of the younger generation with the teachings of Jesus Christ and living life according His will. The Summer Camp for girls continued its program this year at the Holy Monastery of Saint John Vladimir, in Elbasan. The special care of the
The visits of Archbishop Anastasios to the Metropolis of Korça have always been surrounded by love and special warmth. Beginning with the welcoming to the borders of this Metropolis, close to Lin, of many cars filled with clerics and believers and continuing with love and special care in every Orthodox service, visit or activity. This visit was even more special because of the fact
