The end of the academic year in the educational institutions of our Church. (June 2008)
“It was a successful end of the academic year 2007-2008 and the true progress of the students was particularly seen in their spiritual life” The pupils and students, the Sons of Light that never sets, are the cornerstone of our Church. They work hard to achieve good results not only in their academics but also in their moral character. They recognize the man
Youth meetings in Theological Academy in Durrës and the Tabor Center in Tirana. (May 2008)
The students of the Theological Academy the “Resurrection of Christ” in St. Vlash of Durrës organized an annual meeting for seniors from the different parishes in our Church to take part in Christian social interaction in a beautiful setting. About 60 young people joined the students learning more about student life at the academy and why no everyone with the hope to
Meeting of Women’s Orthodox of the Diocese of Tirana. (May 2008)
During afternoon hours on Saturday May 10th, the sacred of Saint Vlash in Durrës welcomed women of the Orthodox Women’s Organization of the Diocese of Tirana. The paschal atmosphere gathered women coming from the following district: Tirana, Durrës, Kavaja, Elbasan, Gramsh, Lezhë and Shkodër. They began their activity praying during Saturday vespers and chanted the dismissal hymn of Myrrh-bearing Women.
Easter activity with the children in dioceses. (April 2008)
– They were as happy as the Easter itself… – From 12 -25 April in the four dioceses of our Church, the warm words, honest smiles of the children and heartfelt wishes of the parents were the most special gift during the time of preparation for Pascha. In the framework of the feast of the Resurrection of Christ, more than 1200 children participated in
Notable People of Albania Extend Paschal Congratulations to the Orthodox Faithful. (April 2008)
On Pascha, April 27th, His Beatitude Archbishop Anastasios, joined by Assistant Bishops Nikolla and Andoni, held a reception at the Holy Metropolis in honor of the Orthodox Feastday. The reception was attended by representatives from the other religious communities including the Suni Muslim, Bektashi Muslim, Roman Catholic, and Alevian Mulism Communities. Many politicians, diplomats, distinguished intellectuals and faithful also attended. President
Pascha in different cities of Metropolis of Tirana. (2008)
The joyous paschal greeting “CHRIST IS RISEN! – HE IS TRULY RISEN!”echoed throughout the orthodox communities of our Church during the feast of feasts. Like the sun of spring, Pascha warmed our hearts and filled the faithful with hope and a sense of renewal. With anticipation, hundreds of faithful spent Holy Week longing for the glorious day of Resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
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
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