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.
The Feast of Theophany in Berat. (January 2009)
On January 6th, the Orthodox believers of Berati celebrated the Feast of Theophany, also known as the Holy Epiphany of our Lord Jesus Christ. When Jesus Christ was 30 years old came to the Jordan River to John the Baptist to be baptized by him. With His baptism, Jesus Christ sanctified the waters and buried our sins in the River Jordan. The
The Feast of Theophany in Tirana. (January 2009)
The Feast of Theophany on January 6th, the day when all creation is sanctified with the baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ, completed the many celebrations which surround Christmas in which thousands of people participated. The Church of the Annunciation in Tirana was filled with believers, (both inside and outside the church) who came to celebrate the feast of the “Lord of Light.”
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