The Doxology Service of the Flag is Celebrated in Vlora. (25 November 2012)
On November 25, on the 13th Sunday of St. Luke, our Church celebrated the feast of the great Saint, Catherine. Present in Vlora for the celebration was also the Bishop of Berati, Vlora and Kanina, His Grace Ignati. After the Morning Prayer service the Divine Liturgy was celebrated, led by the Metropolitan and assisted by Father Kostandin Prifti and Deacon Anastas Vrapi. During the
Archbishop Anastasios visits Berat on the Day of the Saint Demetrios Fair. (26 October 2012)
October 26th was a special day that will long remain in the memory of the believers of Berat. Traditionally, this celebration is accompanied with majesty in the city, because it celebrates the great martyr, St. Demetrius Mirovliti, and the Cathedral of Berat is named after this saint. The Cathedral was built entirely with funds provided by Archbishop Anastasios, and it opened its doors
“XIV to XX Century Iconographic Exhibit,” Opens at the National Gallery of Art. (13 October 2012)
On Wednesday, October 13th, an “Iconographic Exhibition,” with icons found and authenticated to be from Albania during the XIV-XX centuries opened at the Gallery of Arts in Tirana. In conjunction with the 100th anniversary of Albanian Independence, the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Albania, with the cooperation of the Historical Museums of Berat and Korça, supported fully this “XIV to XX Century
“Logos” University Began the New Academic Year. (15 October 2012)
Most of the students who have graduated from this school are employed. Twelve years ago through the initiative and care of Archbishop Anastasios the Professional Institute “Spirit of Love” (in Tirana, and in Gjirokastra), were established in which more than 1,000 students have been prepared. Two years ago through Archbishop Anastasios’ initiative and care the school for higher education named “LOGOS” University began
For the first time a 10th gradehigh school class and a preschool group opened at the Protagonist School. (October 2012)
The “Protagonists” Albanian-American School during more than 10 years of activity has been increasing their teaching level and educational materials every year, and also has proved quite innovative. Such is also true of the academic year that has just begun. Apart from improving the material base, to help its 300 students, it also marked the opening of the first year of the high school,
A Contemporary New Building for the “Spirit of Love” School, in Gjirokastra. (October 2012)
The students and teachers of the grades 1-9 “Spirit of Love” Greek-Albanian School in Gjirokastra had a pleasant surprise at the beginning of the Church and school year — a modern new building. It was the latest contribution of Archbishop Anastasios for the Orthodox Community of that city in the area of educating the younger generation, which has always been a priority for His
The School of Byzantine Music Opened for the First Time. (1 October 2012)
On October first, with the blessing and support of Archbishop Anastasios, and after many efforts and prayers, the School of Byzantine Music opened for the first time at the Thavor Complex in Tirana. Among the staff of the School present were Archimandrite Justin Anthimiadhi, Mr. Theodhor Peci who is also the director of the school, Mr. Stefan Xhupa and some other professors of Byzantine
The New Academic Year 2012-2013 began at the “Resurrection of Christ” Theological Academy. (1 October 2012)
The academic year 2012-2013 began at the “Resurrection of Christ” Theological Academy on the premises of new St. Vlash Monastery in Durrës. The first day of the new school year in the Academy began with the Service of the Blessing of the Water. This service was led by His Eminence Nikolla, Bishop of Apollonia, who is also director of the Academy. His Eminence
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