Pascha in Korça. (2008)
As usual in Korca, the Paschal atmosphere could be felt as early as Palm Sunday which marks the closing of Great Lent and the beginning of the Holy Week. The churches were beautifully decorated, the prayers and services became more intense, and the city was decked out in banners with paschal greetings. All the churches in the city celebrated the services and […]
Celebration of Pascha in Gjirokastër. (2008)
Throughout the Holy Metropolis of Gjirokastra Great and Holy Pascha was filled with the joy of the feast-day. The most important event in human history, the Resurrection of Christ, was celebrated with faith and love in all Orthodox communities of this area. Our parishes were filled with devotion during the services of Holy Week and especially the Service of the Resurrection. The clerics […]
Celebration of Pascha in Berat. (2008)
Like all the orthodox churches throughout the world, the grandeur and the excitement of Pascha and of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ became visible in the ancient town of Berat. After a week of passion, suffering and despair, all turned to joy and illumination by way of the light of the Resurrection. The evil one was defeated because Christ, our […]
Celebration of Pascha in Tirana. (2008)
Photos taken by Nathan Hoppe
The kindergarten of Mucaj village, near Gerdec has been totally reconstructed. (April 2008)
– Archbishop Anastasios provides aid for the area damaged from the explosion – After the explosions in the arms factory in Gerdec, entire area sustained heavy damages to both public and private property. One of the places was the kindergarten of Mucaj village. It wasn’t in good condition before the explosions for the educationally activity for young children. From the first moments […]
The Orthodox Church of Albania helps the inhabitants of Gerdeci. (April 2008)
– 10.4 tons of materials were provided by the Greek Orthodox faithful – The Orthodox Church of Albania made efforts to help the inhabitants of Gerdeci whose houses were destroyed in the tragedy of the munitions explosions. It called for help even from abroad to ensure support and help. The pleas of the Church had its benefits since there was much help in […]
The Celebration of the 100th anniversary of the ordination of His Grace Theofan (Noli) as a priest and the first Liturgy in Albanian. (March 2008)
A joint declaration of understanding and collaboration between two centers of Albanian Orthodoxy in the United. In March there are three very important anniversaries for our Church: March 8th is the 100th anniversary of the ordination of Theofan Noli as a priest. March 22nd is the 10th anniversary of the first Divine Liturgy in the Albanian language by Fr. Theofan and the […]
Archbishop Anastasios gives continual aid to those affected by the tragedy. (March 2008)
On March 15th in the village of Gerdec, near the capital city of Tirana a terrible tragedy occurred in which the whole village and surrounding areas were basically demolished when an arms factory blew up in several major explosions. Over 20 people died, hundreds were wounded and many are still missing. This tragedy was felt deeply by the Orthodox faithful. Within […]
