The Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania donated five (5) tons of humanitarian aid in dramatic situation created by the recent floods in the region of Shkodra. (January 2010)
Answering the dramatic situation created by the recent floods in the region of Shkodra, under the direct care of Archbishop Anastasios, the Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania donated today, 11 January 2010, five (5) tons of humanitarian aid. The humanitarian aid was comprised of food, clothing, bedding, etc. This assistance was delivered to the depots created by the Emergency Headquarters in the […]
The first historical official visit by Archbishop of Albania Anastasios to Pope Benedict XVI – The Vatican, December 4th 2009
His Beatitude, Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana and all Albania, responded to an invitation by Pope Benedict XVI with an official visit to the Vatican from December 3rd – 8th. Archbishop Anastasios was accompanied by His Grace, Metropolitan Joani of Korca; His Grace, Bishop Nikolla of Apollonia; His Grace, Bishop Andoni of Kruja; Secretary of the Holy Synod, Protopresbyter Jani Trebicka; and Deacon […]
Concelebration of the Primate of Alexandria and the Primate of the Church of Albania at the Patriarchal and Synodic Hierarchical Liturgy in the Annunciation of the Theotokos Orthodox Cathedral in Tirana. (November 2009)
Foto nga: Mano Kritsotaki The official visit of peace of the Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa Theodoros II continues. Second day, 1 November 2009 Sunday morning, the pious people and clergy of Albania experienced a special ecclesiastical event, the concelebration of the Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa, His Beatitude Theodoros II […]
The historical visit of the Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria, Theodoros II to the Church of Albania. (2009)
Photo: Mano Kritsotaki The first day, date October 31 2009. The realization of the historical visit of the Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa, His Beatitude Theodoros II began with the arrival at Mother Teresa Airport. All of the metropolitans, bishops, and members of the Holy Synod of the Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania, led by His […]
The Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania welcomes the official visit of the Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa His Beatitude Theodoros II. (31 October – 5 November 2009)
The Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania welcomes the official visit of the Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa His Beatitude Theodoros II. The historical visit of the Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa will take place from October 31 to November 5, 2009. This official visit is especially important because it resonates powerfully in the life of the Church […]
Biography of the Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa His Beatitude Theodoros II. (October 2009)
His Beatitude Theodoros II, Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and All Afica(born Nicholas Horeftakis), was born in Crete in 1954, where he completed his schooling. He is a graduate of the Rizarios Ecclesiastical School of Athens and holds a degree from the Theological Faculty of the Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki. He also studied History of Art, Literature and Philosophy in Odessa in Russia. During […]
The first day of school fell on September 14th, the feastday celebration of the Holy Cross. (2009)
As we know, the Church has always had close ties to education and culture. Knowledge remains one of the basic elements of every Christian’s educational and character development. This year two special events coincided on one day, the first day of school fell on September 14th, the feastday celebration of the Holy Cross. Romeo Boci is in his final year as a […]
Pastoral visit of Archbishop Anastasios in the Mitropolis of Gjirokastra, 13-17 August, 2009
The visit of His Beatitude Archbishop Anastasios to the Mitropoli of Gjirokastra for the feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, 13 – 17 August, 2009 was a great blessing for all the territory of the Mitropolis. The laying of the foundation stone for the Church of Lukova. Lukova was the first stop of Archbishop Anastasios. On Thursday afternoon, 13 […]
