In this era that pervasive uncertainty and insecurity torments our hearts, the feast of Christmas comes to reinvigorate, making something clear and simple: “God is with us”. This exactly is the name of the coming Redeemer: Emmanuel. The Word of God took on flesh. He came and dwelt amidst us. Light, solace, power, and life. That which is requested of us, therefore, remains
Views of the Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albaniaregarding the Ukrainian ecclesiastical question On the 22nd of November, 2018, Russian sources released selected excerpts [and even some websites published articles with manipulative titles, dates, and arbitrary assessments] from the letter by His Beatitude Anastasios, the Archbishop of Tirana, Durres and All Albania to His Beatitude Kirill, the Patriarch of Moscow and Αll Russia. For
Four women from various Orthodox Christian jurisdictions from the United States gathered with their fellow sisters here in Albania to conduct a conference for the Orthodox Presvyteras and Diakonisas of the Orthodox Church in Albania. This effort is the vision of Archbishop Anastasios. Presvytera Kristina Koroveshi, Diakonissa Alexandria Ritsi, Diakonissa Mikea Topanxha, and Diakonissa Nestilda Lapanxa welcomed fellow clergy wives Renee Ritsi, Joy
"... Let us exalt the symbol of the Holy Cross in our conscience, in our soul and in our heart..." - Divine Liturgy on the Nativity of Theotokos Feast in Dhermi, Himara - - Celebration on the 20th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Holy Cross Ecclesiastical High School in Gjirokastra - The blessed visit of Archbishop of Tirana, Durres and All Albania,
With the support of the Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania, the fifth family camp was organized from August 31st to September 4th in Voskopoja. The camp program was based on the study of Apostle Paul's letter to the Ephesians. Our Church does not remain indifferent to the problems of society, but it helps people by offering the presence of God in their lives. For this
Ngjallja Newspaper, August 2018 Issue Main headlines - The 26th Anniversary of our Church's Canonical Restoration Celebrated - by Mr. Thoma Dhima - A Message of Optimism on the Feast Day of the Theotokos - by His Beatitude Anastasios, Archbishop of Tirana, Durres and All Albania - “Everything you do, do it for the Lord” - National summer camps for boys and
After one year of restoration work, the Dormition of Theotokos church in Kosina in Permeti is fully reconstructed. The restoration project as well as the supervision and application of the work was made possible by the Cultural Heritage Foundation of the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania. The project was approved by the National Council of Restoration in the Ministry of Culture. The realization of
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
