Archbishop Anastasios is awarded the title “Honorary Citizen” of Korça. (January 2007)
On January 18, 2007 the City Council of Korça presented His Beatitude, Archbishop Anastasios, with the title of Honorary Citizen “for outstanding merits in the great resurrection of Orthodoxy, as well as for the raising of numerous religious institutions in the city of Korça.” It was celebrated with a ceremony organized by the City of Korca in cooperation with the Metropolis of Korça. […]
The celebration of Theophany in Berati. (January 2007)
Even this year, the feast of Epiphany gathered the citizens of Berati near the Osum River waiting for the blessing of the waters. This is one of the greatest feasts of the year in this city, because almost everyone participates, despite their religious background. On January 6th, early in the morning, hundred faithful from various neighborhoods of Berati headed to the church of […]
1,500 children receive presents for christmas and New Year (December 2006)
“Someone is Thinking of You” During these feast days the Orthodox Church of Albania is assisting a lot of people in need to fulfill some of their needs. This assistance is given through different institutions and departments that have been established by the Church through the years irrespective of their race or religion. Since the year 2002, Diakonia Agapes Office […]
Berat – The Excitement of Christmas (December 2006)
Three important activities preceded the festive atmosphere of Christmas in Berat. For ten days, the churches and the roads of the town were all decorated with streamers and colorful lights; the main square of Berat and every house within the vicinity had a Christmas tree in which one could spot the toys, ribbons, the light bulbs and even the presents hidden underneath […]
Blessed Christmas in the Metropolis of Gjirokastra. (December 2006)
Even this year, the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ was magnificently celebrated in all the parishes of the Holy Metropolis of Gjirokastra. Besides the usual excitement that the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ brings, the atmosphere this year involved also the joy of the Orthodox faithful which was due to the fact that the Holy Metropolis of Gjirokastra already had its own […]
Christmas atmosphere in Korça (December 2006)
Christmas was celebrated with many different activities in the city of Korca, which is known for its long history of ancient Orthodox Tradition. The Orthodox Diocese Youth Festival marked the beginning of the Christmas celebration in Korca. This festival brought together many young people from the surrounding areas of the diocese, including the towns of Erseka, Pogradec, Prespa and Devolli. Much joy was brought […]
Merry Christmas from Tirana’s Prison 325. (December 2006)
Christmas is a celebration for everyone, for the poor and the rich, a celebration for those who are happy and those who are bitter… for the free and even for the imprisoned. During this season it is a special blessing to be close to people, especially for those who need kindness, faith and optimism. These people can be found everywhere, in every corner of […]
The 9-th Festival of the Youth of Orthodox Church of Albania beautified the atmosphere of Christmas. (December 2006)
Tirana in these days is filled with many festive lights and colors. All people walk on the boulevards and on the alleys of the capital city preparing to celebrate with their families as well as they can, this period of Christmas and New Years of 2007. To make the atmosphere even more beautiful, the youth of the Orthodox Church of Albania organized […]
