Education

The institutions for theological education in Albania are as follows: “The Resurrection of Christ” Theological Academy, in Durrës; two high schools “Holy Cross” in Gjirokastra and “Holy Cross” in Sukth (Durrës), and a Byzantine Music School in Tirana. All of the previously mentioned schools are equipped with contemporary dormitories and all students are given scholarships by Archbishop Anastasios.

20 kindergartens have been organized and operate in Tirana (2), Durrës, Kavajë, Elbasan (2), Cërrik, Gramsh, Shkodër, Berat, Vlorë, Lushnje, Gjirokastër (2), Sarandë, Dervic, Përmet, Tepelenë , Korça, Pogradec.

Other schools run by the Church include: the “Protagonist” Albanian-American educational complex (kindergarten, 9-year school, high school) in Tirana; the Albanian-Greek K-9 “Spirit of Love” schools in Durrës (which also includes a high school) and Gjirokastra; “Platon” High School in Korca; The “Apostle Paul” High School and Vocational Secondary School in Mesopotam; the “Unfading Rose” dormitory for high school girls in Bularat; and the “Orthodox Home of Hope” Orphanage in in St. Vlash, Durrës.

At various times, technical and material support has been provided to numerous public schools. Also, several destroyed university buildings have been repaired in Tirana and Gjirokastra, 10 schools were rebuilt, including a dormitory for deaf and dumb children, 6 day-cares (kindergartens), the Zyber Hallulli Children’s Sports Hall in Tirana etc.

From 2000 to 2010, The “Spirit of Love” Professional Training Institute (the first of its kind in the country) operated in Tirana – with a branch in Gjirokastra (2002 – 2011)

Since October 2010, “Logos” University College operates in Tirana, where the Department of Theology and Culture is also located, offering unique programs in the field of higher theological education in Albania.