Theophany in Vlora. (6 January 2013)
The Feast of Theophany, or the Blessing of the Water, is one of the greatest feasts of the Orthodox Church. Today we celebrated the baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. He did not need to be baptized for his own sake, He was without sin, but he was baptized for our salvation. He became like us that we might become
The Celebration of Theophany in Tirana – The Feast of the Blessing of the Water in the New “Resurrection of Christ” Cathedral. (6 January 2013)
The festive atmosphere of Theophany and the Blessing of the Water in Tirana seemed even more special this year, 2013, because it was celebrated at the New “Resurrection of Christ” Cathedral. Hundreds of believers filled the cathedral early in the morning, but as often happens on the major feasts, over time they became thousands. The magnificent surroundings of the new cathedral faced this without
Theophany – The Blessing of the Water in Durrës. (6 January 2013)
Today You appeared to the world, and Your light, O Lord, has left its mark upon us as in fuller understanding we sing to You: “You came, You were made manifest, the unapproachable light.” We understand from the words of kontakion of the Feast of Theophany the importance and greatness of this day. It is exactly today, on January 6th, that the entire
Christmas 2012 in Durrës
During this icy cold winter season, Christian believers take warmth from the rays of the Sun of Righteousness. The Sun rises to illuminate all nations without exception. Let’s open the doors of the spirit and to allow Him to enter within us to melt the ice of our selfishness. The incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ was celebrated in the city of Durrës
Response of the Orthodox Clergy of the Archdiocese of Tirana to Some Recent False Statements. (22 December 2012)
THE ORTHODOX AUTOCEPHALOUS CHURCH OF ALBANIA Response of the Orthodox Clergy of the Archdiocese of Tirana to Some Recent False Statements One of the principles of the Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania, since 1992 to the present under the leadership of His Beatitude, Archbishop of Tirana, Durres and all Albania, Anastasios, has been not to be connected with, either for or against, any political party.
Grand Celebration of Christmas in the New Setting of the “Resurrection of Christ” Cathedral Complex in Tirana. (25 December 2012)
The festive atmosphere of Christmas began to be felt days before with preparations for the best way to welcome the Christ-Child, after a long period of fasting and prayer, with numerous beautiful activities for young people and children. The first celebration was on the Sunday before Christmas, when believers gathered, as is traditional, in the Church of the “Annunciation of the Theotokos” for
The Christmas Feast is Celebrated with Majesty in Vlora. (25 December 2012)
After the Divine Liturgy many believers, local government representatives, representatives from different organizations and from political parties attended the reception hosted by the Church. Representatives of the religious communities came to offer greetings for Christmas. The greetings from the Catholic Community were conveyed by the Catholic Bishop of the South, His Grace Hill Kabashi. On behalf of the Muslim Community the Mufti of Vlora,
“The Largest Mosaic in Balkan” A Memorable Documentary on the Eve of the Beautiful Feast of Christmas. (21 December 2012)
On Friday afternoon, the 21st of December, in the great auditorium of the Cultural Center of the “Resurrection of Christ” Cathedral in Tirana, a documentary on the mosaics was shown by iconographers Josif and Liljana Droboniku, who created the mosaic in the dome of this Cathedral. Once the documentary on the screen had ended, you felt engulfed by the wonderful emotions that were
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