The Feast of Theophany is celebrated with high solemnity all around Albania. (January 2011)
Lord, when You were baptized in the Jordan, the veneration of the Trinity was revealed. For the voice of the Father gave witness to You, calling You Beloved, and the Spirit, in the guise of a dove, confirmed the certainty of His words. Glory to You, Christ our God, who appeared and enlightened the world. These were the words that
The 13th Annual National Festival of Orthodox Albanian Youth. (26 December 2010)
Adding to the beautiful atmosphere created by the Christmas feast, on December 26th the Orthodox youth from the four dioceses of Albania participated in the National Youth Festival organized by the Orthodox Central Youth Office, under the care of the Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania, Archbishop Anastasios. This activity was held in the hall near the Church of the Annunciation
The Orthodox Church donates 5,000€ of food aid for Shkodra. (2010)
The first phase of relief was focused on the “Xhabije” neighborhood and the Roma community which had been evacuated from the “Rrenc” municipality. Before one enters the city, your eyes see nothing but water. It is quite difficult for everyone to distinguish the road. The apartments all around are absorbed into the landscape, and some of them have only the roof visible. The Drin
New Publications and Special Interest in our Church’s booth during the Book Fair
The 13th Annual Book Fair “Tirana 2010”, one of the largest cultural literary events, was held on November 11th to 15th. The main purpose of the Book Fair was to publicize and display, in the widest manner possible, books published in Albanian, especially new publications. For years, this event has served as the largest and most important venue of publicity for well-known and new
The New Academic Year 2010-2011 Began at “Logos” University
The opening ceremony of the new academic year 2010-2011 was held on the premises of “LOGOS” University on October 25 2010, and was attended by administrators, pedagogues and students. The dedication speech at the ceremony was given by the Rector of the University, Professor. Dr. Ilia Telo. The approval of the new “LOGOS” University by decision of the Council of Ministers in July
-The Official Visit of the Albanian Orthodox Church to the Orthodox Church of Georgia. (11 – 15 October 2010)
– The Title of Honorary Doctor given to Archbishop Anastasios by the University of Patriarchate “Apostle Andrew, the First Called”. – From the 11th to 15th of October 2010 a delegation from Orthodox Church of Albania made an official visit to the Orthodox Church of Georgia at the invitation of its Primate, His Beatitude, Ilia II, Archbishop of Mtskheta and Tbilisi and the
Press release ARMS DOWN: Religions for Peace Campaign for Shared Security. (October 2010)
Dr. William Vendley, General Secretary of the Religions for Peace has asked for your help and support for the ARMS DOWN: Religions for Peace Campaign for Shared Security. The campaign is asking governments to reduce collectively by 1% their military spending and re-allocate those funds toward development in areas of abject poverty. We encourage you to read the attached email from Dr. Vendley and
Novelty and growth in the schools of our Church. (September 2010)
On September 6, the new school year started for all pupils and teachers in our country. They consider the beginning of the school as a very significant day in the long and challenging way of knowledge. The educational institutions pertaining to our Church are ready once more to prepare people to gain a scientific education but also a spiritual culture in order that they
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