Archbishop Anastasios’ Speech at the Ceremony of Inauguration of Rapuni 3 & 4 Hydropower Station
“I will bless the Lord at all times, his praise shall be always in my mouth.” (Ps.33) From the bottom of our heart, let us praise and thank the Almighty God of love, peace and creativity for His manifold gifts to us, the known and the unknown ones. Twenty-five years have passed from the moment God made me worthy to come to this country, which […]
The New Cathedral Consecrated in Gjirokastra
The beautiful service of consecration of the Resurrection of Christ New Cathedral in Gjirokastra took place today, on Sunday, August 7, 2016 according to the specific church order (tipiko). The consecration service, as well as the Divine Liturgy that followed were celebrated by His Beatitude Anastasios, Archbishop of Tirana, Durres and All Albania, His Grace Dimitrios, Bishop and Metropolitan of the Metropolis of Gjirokastra, and […]
The Pupils of the Holy Cross Ecclesiastical Lyceum of Sukthi Received by Archbishop Anastasios
On Friday, August 5, 2016, in the Hall of the Holy Synod, Archbishop Anastasios received the pupils of the Holy Cross Ecclesiastical Lyceum of Sukthi who had successfully completed the State Exams. The respective Lyceum is constantly distinguished for its pupils’ high scores. This year the grade point average in their state exams was again quite high (8.3) and no failing grades were […]
Twenty-four Years of Wonderful Journey
Twenty-four Years of Wonderful Journey The 24th Anniversary of the Enthronement of Archbishop Anastasios was celebrated On Tuesday, August 2, on the day of the 24th anniversary of the enthronement of His Beatitude Anastasios as Archbishop of Tirana, Durres and All Albania, a festive Divine Liturgy was celebrated in the Church of the Analipsi (Ascension) in Librazhdi. It was a very special celebration, […]
Inauguration of the Rapuni 3 & 4 Hydro Power Station, A Contribution to the Ongoing Work of the Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania
On August 2, 2016, the inauguration of the Rapuni 3 & 4 Hydro Power Station was held in the area of Elbasan. This hydropower project conducted by the Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania is a major beneficial investment in the energy sector of the country. The project was initiated and developed through the special care of His Beatitude, Archbishop Anastasios. It was built in accordance […]
Ngjallja Newspaper, July 2016 Issue
Ngjallja Newspaper, July 2016 Issue Headlines in this issue: – “Twenty-Five Years of Missionary Efforts” – Excerpt from the book The Restoration of the Orthodox Church of Albania (1991-2012)” by Archbishop Anastasios – Press Release of the Christian Communities in Albania about the Justice Reform – Day Camps in Elbasan – Platon College – Listed the Second in the Region of Korca – by […]
Ngjallja Newspaper, June 2016 Issue
Ngjallja Newspaper, June 2016 Issue Headlines in this issue: -The Message of the Holy and Great Synod to the Orthodox People and to Every Person of Good Will, Kolymbari, June 26, 2016 -The Convocation of the Holy and Great Synod is Imperative -Archbishop Anastasios’s Speech at the Opening Session of the Holy and Great Synod – The Convocation of the Holy and Great Synod […]
The Convocation of the Holy and Great Synod
Pentecost Week 2016 Kolymbari – Crete The Convocation of the Holy and Great Synod – A Witness to Unity of Orthodox Faith and Communion of the Holy Spirit: Regulation of relations with the rest of the Christian world – The participation of the Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania as an important historical fact – The fundamental contribution […]
