"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
On Monday, July 23, 2018, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of his enthronement as Metropolitan of Korça, His Eminence Joan was honored with the Doctor Honoris Causa Award by Fan Noli University in Korca. The motivation letter was read by Prof. dr. Ali Jashari, the Rector of the University who also handed over the award to the Metropolitan. The following sentence
Ngjallja Newspaper, June 2018 Issue Headlines - 24 June 1992 - Fundamental Anniversary of our Church - Three New Faculties Added to "Logos" - The Resurrectional Octoechos Book Released - The Church's Summer Camps Start - "You are the Scripture that Children Read" - Greetings to the Organizers and Participants of the Second International Conference on Digital Media and Orthodox Pastoral
Like every year, Orthodox camps for boys and girls will begin their activity on a regular basis. Meanwhile other daily camps are held in each diocese. With gratitude and joy we always recall the special care that Archbishop Anastasios has shown since the early stages of the restoration from the ruins of the Orthodox Church especially towards the education of the young generation
