“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.
Students of the fourth year in Theological Academy get graduated. (June 2008)
“Let us always have a living memory” In June 16th the students of the last year in the Theological Academy “The Resurrection of Christ” in Saint Vlash of Durres gathered together at the hall “Sion” with their teachers and relatives to celebrate the graduation day. These four years will remain in memory as the most beautiful and impressing ones in
June 1st – Children’s Day. (June 2008)
Children’s Day, June 1st, has become one of the most special celebrations of the year. It seems as though the entire city has the atmosphere where everyone is included in the celebration; even the flowers and toys joined the joyful voices of the children. The Central children’s Office, the Coordination Office of the Nursery Schools in Tirana, and other cities
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