A Facsimile of the Four Gospels of Korça (Codex of Korça 93, circa 10th Century). (19 December 2013)
Has Been Published for the First Time The Codex of Korça 93 is part of the collection of one hundred Byzantine and post-Byzantine manuscripts preserved today in the Central State Archives of Tirana, Albania. The Codex is from the 10th century and is written in the form of a cross, a fairly rare occurrence in the Byzantine manuscript tradition and is one of the oldest
An Expression of Support to Patriarch Kirill. (November 2012)
Archbishop Dr. Anastasios (Yannoulatos)
The Divine Liturgy in Bestrova of Vlora. (13 December 2012)
On December 13th, our Church celebrates the Five Holy Martyrs: Eustratius, Auxentius, Eugene, Mardarius and Orestes; and the Holy Virgin Martyr Lucy. The church that bears the name of the Five Holy Martyr is located in Bestrova village in Vlora. To celebrate this holy day with the believers the Bishop of Berat, Vlore and Kanina, His Grace Ignati, came and led the Divine Liturgy
Byzantine Music Concert in Vlora. (9 December 2012)
In addition to the atmosphere of the 100th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, and on the Eve of Christmas and the New Year 2013, on the afternoon of December 9th the believers of Vlora had the blessing to have with them the angelic voices of the boys of the Byzantine Choir, “St. Joan Kukuzeli” of the Orthodox Church of Albania. The choir has
The Synodical Archierarchical Divine Liturgy on the Occasion of the 100th Anniversary of Independence in Tirana. (28 November 2012)
Following the tradition of the Orthodox Church to commemorate the blessed event of liberation from 500 years of occupation and the 100th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, today, November 28th, a festive Archierarchical Divine Liturgy was held in the “Resurrection of Christ” Cathedral of Tirana. This Liturgy was co-celebrated by the Archbishop of Tirana and All Albania Anastasios and the members of the
November 28th 2012 is Celebrated in Vlora with Majesty.
The Birthday of the Albanian state, November 28th. One hundred years ago the old man of Vlora, Ismail Qemal Bey Vlora made the dream and the efforts of many Albanians to have an independent state a reality. It was on this day that delegates from all the regions of Albania came together under the direction of the Elder of Vlora and signed the Declaration
Festive Concert of the Protagonists School on the Occasion of the 100th Anniversary of the Independence. (23 November 2012)
“You Albania, give me honor and give me the name Albanian” was this motto of the festive concert organized by Protagonist School, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Independence and the 10th anniversary of the opening of the grades 1st – 9th- school in Tirana. The concert was held in the amphitheater of the “Resurrection of Christ” Cathedral, on Friday,
Scientific Symposium at “LOGOS” University. (22 November 2012)
The entire Orthodox Christian community in Albania is living in an atmosphere of celebration for 100 years of Independence. In this context, the “LOGOS” University in Tirana organized a scientific symposium regarding the prominent Albanian patriots who brought a new era to the Albanian nation. The raising of the Albanian flag, as a symbol of freedom and independence revealed the victory of independence against
