The Children of Tirana Go Caroling (December 2006)
Again this year the children of the capital city were gathered and went to some orthodox families to announce to them the coming of the feast of Nativity through carols (traditional songs) and their joyful visits. Knocking on every door, singing the traditional and new Christmas songs with their sweet and melodious voices, they shared with some families of Tirana the joy […]
The Orthodox Students of the University of Tirana Celebrate the Coming of Christmas. (December 2006)
On the 19th of December, several Orthodox students from various departments of the University of Tirana gathered together at the Students’ Center on Tuesday afternoon to celebrate the coming of Christmas. In the Reception Hall there were more than 70 students who participated in the celebrating event organized by the leaders of this center. The wishes, the festive songs, the gifts and […]
The “Protagonists” Welcome Christmas in a Festive Concert. (December 2006)
On the occasion of Christmas and New Year, a festive concert organized by the pupils of the 9 year-Albanian-American School “the Protagonists” took place in the spiritual and educational center “Thavor” of our Church which rises magnificently on the peripheral side of our capital town. Parents, teachers and guests took part in this activity which lasted about two hours. The […]
13 American Orthodox faithful took part in one of the day camps run by our Church. (August 2006)
Though they may not be missionaries, 13 American Orthodox faithful, who had come from different states of the USA joined together in Albania for a special mission. For two consecutive weeks they stayed in our country to lead a children’s camp in the Albanian-American school “Protagonists” in Tirana. They were of all ages and professions, from 15 – 80 years, a combination […]
Boys and girls camp, “The Resurrection of Christ”, of the diocese of Korça in the beautiful nature of Voskopoja. (August 2006)
For the Glory of God with the blessing of His Eminence, Metropolitan John of Korça in the Holy Metropolis of Korça a youth camp “The Resurrection of Christ” was held near the monastery of Saint John the Baptist in Voskopoja. This camp in its eighth year is now a tradition and is financed by the National Youth Office in collaboration with the Youth Office […]
The 3rd Boys camp “Renewal” at the new Tabor Center in Tirana welcomed 60 students. (August 2006)
For the first time the Renewal Camp with Orthodox students was held at the new Tabor Center in Tirana. About 60 young people came from all the different diocese of the country for a new experience during summer break. The unique aim was the spiritual cultivation into a Christian society. This camp included education and cultural activities as well as excursions […]
The Advancement of the Orthodox Church is advancement for the whole country. (2 August 2006)
On Wednesday, August 2nd the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania celebrated the 14th anniversary of the enthronement of His Beatitude, the Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës and all Albania Anastasios Yannoulatos and simultaneously the moment of the canonical rebuilding of the Orthodox Church after the communist regime. A Divine Liturgy was held on Wednesday morning in the Annunciation Cathedral in Tirana. The […]
The third girl’s camp “Good Shepherd”, in the village of Saint John Vladimir (August 2006)
The camp is not only a place of rest, but also a place of getting closer to God. The days follow one another, while the miracle of a blessed life in a big family continues for other 12 days in the beautiful and quiet monastery of St. John Vladimir. The third girl’s camp took place in this monastery from August 7-18, 2006, […]
