21
03, 2013
21
03, 2013
Palm Sunday (Passion Sunday) 2011
Photo: Nathan Hope
20
03, 2013
Celebrating the Resurrected Christ in Tirana. (April 2010)
Following a long season of fasting and prayer, thousands of believers filled Tirana’s Annunciation Church every day during Holy Week, to express their deep devotion to God. Not only were there a great number of people, but this year the people displayed a new level of understanding in how to celebrate the Paschal services. Every day had its own special beauty as His
19
03, 2009
19
03, 2009
Celebration of Pascha in Tirana. (April 2009)
Thousands of Orthodox believers in Tirana participated in the services and events of Great and Holy Week 2009 which majestically culminated in the triumph of the Resurrection. The faithful attended the services in the Annunciation Church where Archbishop Anastasios gave daily sermons and spiritual advice. So many people came this year that the faithful were reminded of the years after Communism when the
19
03, 2009
Palm Sunday in the Orthodox Church of Evangelismos in Tirana . (April 2009)
- Dolls theatre for childrens -
26
02, 2008
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
26
02, 2008
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.
26
02, 2008
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
26
02, 2008
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