Christmas in Korça – December 2013
“The birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, becoming as one of us, is really an historic event that happened more than two thousand years ago, but it is also an event that transcends history. For when God intervenes in history, the events always overcome it; becoming trans-historical, which means that whatever God touches is transformed for all times, for all populations and for all
The 15th Annual Orthodox Youth Festival of Tirana, Albania – 26 December 2013
On December 26, 2013, the 15th annual festival of the Albanian Orthodox Youth “Sons of Light”, under the care of His Beatitude Archbishop Anastasios, was held in the amphitheater of the new “Resurrection of Christ” Cathedral in Tirana. Many different Orthodox youth groups participated in this festival, such as from: Tirana (the Choir and the Orchestra of Radio “Ngjallja-Resurrection”), Durrës, Berat, Vlora, Elbasan,
Christmas in Gjirokastra – December 2013
Christmas hymns were heard throughout the Episcopal neighborhood of the Holy Metropolis of Gjirokastra. The atmosphere was alive for days and reached beyond the gloom that also encompasses the society due to the economic conditions, Christmas came to remind us all that there is hope. Christmas is for the most part the feast of children. There are some schools established by Archbishop Anastasios
Many Warm Wishes – Archbishop Anastasios hosted numerous visitors at the new headquarters of the Holy Synod – December 2013
On Christmas Day, after the Divine Liturgy, at 12:00, Archbishop Anastasios, accompanied by the Bishop of Apollonia Nicholas, the Bishop of Kruja Anthony, the Bishop of Amantia Nathaneil, and the Bishop of Bylisi Asti, received the Christmas wishes. The reception took place at the great hall of the new Holy Synod building, part of the new “Resurrection of Christ “Cathedral complex. Many people came
Festive Celebration at the “Resurrection of Christ “Cathedral. (December 2013)
“In our epoch, in the public statements, the emphasis on human dignity prevails. However, the fact which proclaims to us, with unique intensity, the value of human life, is this which certainly dominates the feast of Christmas, that the Son of the living, unapproachable and almighty God, assumed human nature and became man. This remains the timeless central message of the Nativity of Christ.
In the Edition of the Newspaper – December 2013
In the Edition of the Newspaper “Ngjallja”, December 2013, you will be informed about: • 1700 Years After the Edict of Milan – Religious Freedom is Inextricably Linked to the Return of Holy Places of Worship – by Archbishop Anastasios • An Honor for Our Church and the Country – Archbishop Anastasios Was Elected the Honorary President of “Religions for Peace” • The Objects
The Conferring of Diplomas on Students Who Completed the Degree Program at LOGOS University. (7 December 2013)
On Saturday, December 7, 2013, in the conference room of Logos University in Tirana, the ceremony of conferring diplomas was held for 50 students who completed the 3 year program of studies in the fields of Economic, Informatics and Medical Laboratory Technology. The conference room was filled with many participants: teachers, students, parents and other guests. Also present for this event was the Archbishop
Christmas is Coming – December 2013
Christmas is coming, the joy of this feast is felt everywhere. The Church is already chanting every day in her hymns that the Virgin Mary is preparing to bring to life her only son and the only Son of God. Everything in the Church calls loudly, ‘Christ is coming, welcome Him’. Everywhere you look you see and hear songs connected with the arrival of
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