It has already become a tradition for the youth groups of the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania to organize an active week in cooperation with the youth group from the OCMC (Christian Orthodox Missionary Center) led by deacon Stephan Ritsithis year in cooperation with the Office of the Orthodox Church Youth in Tirana. Six young people and students from the US and Canada, learned about
Translated from Greek The Concern Regarding the Ukrainian Ecclesiastical Issueby the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania The Holy Synod of the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania convened on the 4th of January, 2019, and studied in depth the letter of His All Holiness the Ecumenical Patriarch, Bartholomew, dated 24th of December, 2018, regarding the Ukrainian Ecclesiastical issue. Following that, on the 14th of January, 2019,
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
- A Symposium for the Teachers of the 9-year Schools and the High Schools of Spirit of Love Foundation - On February 23, 2019, at the Amphitheater of the Cultural Center of the Resurrection of Christ Cathedral Complex, a Symposium was held on "Collaborating with the Spirit of Love Foundation for the Benefit of our School Programs". The symposiumwas organized by the Spirit of Love
Thousands of faithful throughout the country celebrated Theophany in their local churches and by singing the hymn "When you, O Lord,were baptizedin Jordan..." headed towards the rivers where the cross would be thrown. The very low temperatures did not prevent many young people from diving into the icy waters to capture the cross and receive its blessing. In the "Resurrection of Christ" Cathedral in
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
