On the eve of the celebration a cross was raised in the place where the saint was martyred On August 24, the Orthodox Church celebrates the memory of the hieromartyr, St. Cosmas of Kolkondas (or of Aetolia). St. Cosmas abandoned the tranquility of life in the Monastery to light the candle of the Orthodox faithful which was fading in the areas which
The great feast day of the Dormition of Theotokos is celebrated on 15 August, and is preceded by two weeks of fast. For the whole Christian world, the figure of the Mother of God is unequivocally and divinely connected to the Savior of the humanity - Jesus Christ and the sincere and infinite love. Theotokos protects all and supports every good human deed. She
Three national girls' summer camps were held The first camp for girls First of all, we want to express our gratitude to Archbishop Anastasios for his financial and spiritual support for the organization and maintenance of the summer camps. This is an investment in the transformation of the lives of 69 girls. Their camp experience during the ten camp days helped them
"Everything you do, do it for the Lord" National summer camps for boys were held The first camp for boys The first camp for boys took place from 30 June to 9 July, in the monastery of St. Vlash and the Theological Academy. Like all other camps, it was organized with the blessing and opportunities given by Archbishop Anastasios, who is
The History of the Icons is a story of emotion, inspiration and fascination. It is a story filled with love for faith, deep and difficult mysteries to be solved, frauds, quarrels, intrigues, and also peace. The History of the Icons will take us back to the time of the apostles and first Christians and bring us to the present day. The Icons of
Today, on the feast of the Metamorphosis, or the Transfiguration of our Lord Jesus Christ on Mount Tabor, a Divine Liturgy was celebrated in the church of the Transfiguration of our Savior located in Tabor Spiritual Center in Shkoza area in Tirana. The Liturgy was presided over by His Beatitude Archbishop Anastasios who celebrated together with Bishop Asti of Bylis and other clergy of
The year 1992 had two historical dates for our Church which was resurrected from the ashes of Communism: June 24, 1992, the election of Archbishop Anastasios as head of the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania and August 2 - his Enthronement. This year, on August 2, 2018, the 26th anniversary of the Enthronement of Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania, His Beatitude
Ngjallja Newspaper, July 2018 Issue Headlines: - The Formation of the Holy Synod of our Church Twenty Years Ago after Persecution - Celebrations on the 20th anniversary of the Metropolitans’ Enthronement - "The Bishop's Work is a Testimony of the Crucifixion and Resurrection" - From the word of Archbishop Anastasios during the Enthronement of His Eminence Joan on July 20, 1998 -
On July 1998, a significant event for our Church took place which was the re-gathering of the Holy Synod after the long atheistic darkness. The enthronement of His Eminence Ignat, the ordination and enthronement of His Eminence Joan as well as the ordination of Bishop Kozma completed the whole process of the canonical revival of the Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania which started
Transparent and Effective Public Services for People with Disabilities A Program Developed in the Municipalities of Perrenjas, Belsh and Cërrik The Service of Love Diakonia Agapes Office of the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania, in cooperation with the "Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities" (MEDPAK) Association and the Albanian Center for the Integration of People with Special Needs (QSHINJNV) are
