The Pastoral Visit of Archbishop Anastasios to Korça. (5 – 7 August 2013)
On August 5, 2013, His Beatitude, Archbishop of Tirana and All Albania, Anastasios, went to Korça for a two-day pastoral visit. The joy of some of the believers and clergy was so great that they went to wait for him a few kilometers outside of Korça. The Metropolitan of Korça, His Eminence John, together with all the clergy welcomed him at the “Resurrection of
Celebration of the 21st Anniversary of the Enthronement of Archbishop Anastasios. (2 August 2013)
On August 2, 2013, in the new “Resurrection of Christ” Cathedral in Tirana, the 21st anniversary of the Enthronement of the Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania Anastasios was celebrated. The Enthronement of His Beatitude is one of the most important moments on the path to the canonical restoration of our Church, after his election by the Ecumenical Patriarchate on 24 June 1992.
THE BYZANTINE MUSIC SCHOOL. (August 2013)
THE PURPOSE & THE GOAL After 20 years of the creative efforts of His Beatitude Archbishop Anastasios to rebuild the structures of the Church and especially those of the Church’s educational institutions, a Byzantine Music School has now been opened. Its goal consists in systematic musical training in liturgical services of the “Psalter”, relying strongly on the tradition, experience, and scientific studies, as
The Primates and Representatives of the Local Orthodox Churches Assembled for the Celebration of the 1025th Anniversary of the Baptism of Russia. (25 July 2013)
The Primates and representatives of the Local Orthodox Churches came to Moscow for the celebration of the 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Russia. During this time they also discussed about the situation of Christians in the Middle East. July 25, 2013 – Russian President Vladimir V. Putin met at the Grand Kremlin Palace with His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All
The Children’s Camp in Librazhd, “I am a Citizen of the Kingdom of God”. (July 2013)
With the blessing of Archbishop Anastasios and under the responsibility of Bishop Nicholas, the Catechism Office organized a day camp in the City of Librazhd. This camp was held in the environments of the new Church in this city which will be given the name, “The Ascension of the Lord to Heaven.” The theme of the camp was, “I am a Citizen of
15 Years of the Enthronement of our Father and Shepherd, Metropolitan of Berati, Vlora and Kanina, His Beatitude Ignatius. (18 July 2013)
18 July 1998-18 July 2013 15 Years of the Enthronement of our Father and Shepherd, Metropolitan of Berati, Vlora and Kanina, His Beatitude Ignatius. God grant YOU MANY YEARS!
Celebration of the 15th Anniversary of the Enthronement of His Eminence John. (21 July 2013)
On July 20, 1998, in the Church “Annunciation of the Theotokos”, in Tirana, was conducted the service of elevating in the Episcopal rank the Metropolitan of Korça, His Eminence John, by Archbishop Anastasios and two Metropolitans, representatives of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Together with Their Eminences Ignatius and Cosmas, this became the first Holy Synod of our Church after the atheist persecution. The Enthronement of
Orthodox Camps Are Taking Place. (July 2013)
Just as in every other year the Orthodox camps for boys and girls have begun their regular activities. These camps are held with the blessing and the financial support of Archbishop Anastasios and now have to a long history. The camp for boys is held in the marvelous natural setting of the Monastery of the “Dormition of Theotokos” on the island of Zvërneci, Vlorë,
