”To Become New Creatures in Christ”, 15th anniversary of BOYA. (September 2008)
BOYA (Balkan Orthodox Youth Association) organized a conference in Varna, Bulgaria from the 10th to 14th of September, 2008, for the 15th anniversary of their association. The theme of the conference was “To Become New Creatures in Christ.” With the blessing of His Beatitude, Archbishop Anastasios, a group of five people from the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania leaded by Mr. Jorgo Papadhopuli […]
The Daily Summer Camps in Different Neighborhoods of Tirana. (August 2008)
During the summer months of July, August and September, 2008, the National Children’s Office of the Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania organized daily camps for children 6 – 12 years old in eight (8) different neighborhoods of Tirana. These camps were offered mostly in neighborhoods where the children come from disadvantages families and where the possibilities of holding such activities during the year are […]
“No life is more beautiful than the life with Christ!” Girls’ Camp (August 2008)
This meaningful phrase was the theme of the 2008 “Good Shepherd” Girls’ Camp organized at the Monastery of Saint John Vladimir in Elbasan. The girls’ summer activities were again highly successful and exuberant this year. Nearly 260 girls came from different regions of Albania to attend three separate, 10 day camps and live together, like one big family, on the grounds of […]
1800 children in Kosovo participated in the camps of the Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania. (August 2008)
The collaboration among the Albanian and Kosovar youth that came to Albania during 1999 has continued with a special tradition over these years. Through these camps, which have an educative and entertaining nature for the children, a close collaboration with an exchange of experiences and a deepening of friendships is attained, which started during the period of war and continues to grow every […]
A Successful End to Boys Summer Camps in our Church all over Albania. (July – August 2008)
With the blessing of Archbishop Anastasios, boys camps were carried out as usual in the Monastery of the Dormition of the Theotokos in Zvernec (near Vlora), the St. George Monastery in Saranda, and in the St. John the Forerunner Monastery in Korca. His Beatitude always takes great interest in these camps, attending them in person when possible, and constantly encouraging the camp leaders […]
Celebration of the 10th anniversary of the enthronement of His Grace Ignati, Metropolitan of Berati. (July 2008)
On July 18th 2008, for the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the enthronement of Metropolitan of Berati, His Grace Ignati, clergy and faithful from all over the country participated in the festivities which had been organized by the Diocese of Berati. The day began with a Liturgy in the Church of St. Spiridon, concelebrated by His Grace Ignati of Berati, His Grace Joani […]
Celebration of the 10th anniversary of the enthronement of His Grace Joan, Metropolitan of Korca. (July 2008)
July 25th, 2008 marked the 10th anniversary of the enthronement of His Grace Joan, Metropolitan of Korca, Pogradec, Kolonja, Devoli, and Voskopoja. To celebrate this event a concert was held in Korca the evening before in the Cathedral’s concert hall. Many clergy members and faithful attended as well as the mayor of Korca, Niko Peleshi, the consul general of Greece in Korca, Konstandinos Maucos, […]
“English Camp”, three years of a fruitful experience for the children who participate in the activities of our Church. (June 2008)
“Give thanks for all things” With the blessing of Archbishop Anastas, the Children’s Office in collaboration with the Protagonist’s school organized an English Camp. Approximately 45 children from this school, the Children’s Home of Hope and some schools in Durres took part. The activity took place at the beautiful monastery of St. Vlash near Durres from June 17 – 21. […]
