The Church of Apostle Paul and Saint Asti. (May 2009)
The Apostle Paul and St. Asti Church in the port city of Durres was built with the initiative, care, love, and funds secured by His Beatitude, Archbishop Anastasios of Albania for the rebuilding of the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania and for the Glory of God. In November 1994 the cornerstone was placed by Archbishop Anastasios and 5 years later in November 1999 […]
Celebration of Pascha in Tirana. (April 2009)
Thousands of Orthodox believers in Tirana participated in the services and events of Great and Holy Week 2009 which majestically culminated in the triumph of the Resurrection. The faithful attended the services in the Annunciation Church where Archbishop Anastasios gave daily sermons and spiritual advice. So many people came this year that the faithful were reminded of the years after Communism when the […]
Palm Sunday in the Orthodox Church of Evangelismos in Tirana . (April 2009)
– Dolls theatre for childrens –
University of Thrakes, Greece, Demokrites, honors Archbishop Anastasios with the title of Doctor Honoris Causa. (March 2009)
The Academic Corps and students of Demokriti, the University of Thrakes in Greece, honored Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana, Durres and all Albania, with the title Honoris Causa. The ceremony in which he was awarded this title was held on March 31, 2009 in the central amphitheater of the University. His Grace, Metropolitan Dhimitri of Gjirokaster accompanied Archbishop Anastasios at this ceremony. The university’s […]
Conference of European Churches – Office of Communications. (February 2009)
Conference of European Churches – Office of Communications Press release No. 09-05/e Geneva, 11 February 2009 Presidium of CEC appeals for return of sacred places in Albania The Presidium of the Conference of European Churches (CEC) approved yesterday the following statement on appeal for return of sacred places in Albania: The Presidium of the Conference of European Churches […]
Archbishop Anastasios is honored with the title “Doctor Honoris Causa” by the University of Korça. (January 2009)
The University of Korça conveys the first honorary title to the leader of the Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania It was a warm hospitable and historic event not only for the city, but the celebration expressed a wonderful atmosphere of love and faith, and a surprising aura of empathy and gratitude. On Thursday 15th of January the University of Korça “Fan […]
The Feast of Theophany in Permet. (January 2009)
There was a festive atmosphere in Permeti on the day of the Feast of Theophany. His Grace Dhimitri, Metropolitan of Gjirokastra, celebrated the Divine Liturgy and the Service of Sanctification of the Waters in the beautiful Church of St. Paraskevi, together with all the believers and the Mayor of Permeti, Mr. E. Komnino and the Prefect of Gjirokastra, Mr. S. Ksera. […]
