The New Academic Year Began at “LOGOS” University. (October 2011)
On October 17-th, 2011 “Logos” University began the new academic year, opening its doors for many young students who will continue on the path of knowledge. Having been opened in the 2010, this university is a gift of His Beatitude, Professor-Dr. Anastasios, eminent scholar and well known throughout the world. This university is a gift not only for the Orthodox community, but for the
The Student Center Began the Activities. (October 2011)
Simultaneously with the launch of the new academic year 2011-2012, the Student Center of the Orthodox Church of Albania began its activities. Every day this center serves the students of Tirana, to whom it offers spiritual and social programs, preparation for baptism, a study hall with a rich library, a computer room, movies and many other spiritual and educational activities. Activities begin on
The Soup Kitchen in Tirana has Reopened. (October 2011)
On 11 October 2011, the soup kitchen was reopened in the same location, on “Qemal Stafa” street in Tirana, in order to help needy people. The Women’s Office of the Church took over the continuation of this activity in collaboration with a group of volunteers. It is open every Tuesday and Thursday, at 11:00. Primarily 40 poor people who are lonely and
The Mix Commission for Anglican-Orthodox Dialog Held in Albania. (16 – 23 September 2011)
At the invitation of His Beatitude Anastasios, Archbishop of Tirana and all Albania, the Mixed Commission for Anglican-Orthodox Dialogue held the meeting at the New Monastery of St. Vlash and the Theological Academy “Resurrection of Christ,” in the village of St. Vlash, near Durres, Albania from September 16-23, 2011. It is the first time the Commission met in our country. On Sunday, September 18,
10 – Years of Summer Camps in Kosovo organized by our Church. (September 2011)
Every year with the arrival of summer, children in Kosovo eagerly anticipate the beginning of summer camps held at their school. For the tenth consecutive year, the autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania, through its Central Children’s Office and many volunteers, held four summer camps for children in Malisheva, Kosovo. The camps, which lasted four days each, were held from August 14 to 31, 2011,
Feast of st. Kosmas of Kolkondas in Fier (from Etolia). (August 2011)
On August 24, the Orthodox Church commemorates the death of St. Kosmas of Kolkondas in Fier ( from Etolia) who is a holy martyr to our church. He was martyred in Myzeqe, an area in the west of Albania. Every year, on August 23 and 24, hundreds of faithful come to the church and the monastery dedicated to the martyr to venerate the saint
Orthodox Church’s Diakonia Agapes continues the implementation of the project “Empowerment of women in rural areas”. (July 2011)
Since June 2010, financially supported by Vodafone Foundation – Albania, Orthodox Churches of Albania’s Diakonia Agapes, is implementing in the rural areas of Librazhd (villages Togëz and Spathar) the project “Empowerment of women in rural areas”. The objectives of this project include the increase of participants’ knowledge about different social and health issues, increase of the information level and the participants’ awareness about the
The Anniversary of the Resurrection of the Church. (2011)
On June 24, the Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania celebrated the 19th anniversary of the election of His Beatitude, Archbishop Anastasios, at the Annunciation Church in Tirana. A hierarchical liturgy was celebrated by members of the Holy Synod with the faithful who came from cities across the country. Nineteen years ago, Albanian Orthodox believers recognized the Archbishop’s contributions and values and deemed him the right person to
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