{"id":356,"date":"2007-02-26T00:00:25","date_gmt":"2007-02-26T00:00:25","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2020-04-13T00:31:25","modified_gmt":"2020-04-12T22:31:25","slug":"christmas-in-korca-2007","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/orthodoxalbania.org\/2020\/en\/2007\/02\/26\/christmas-in-korca-2007\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas in Kor\u00e7a. (2007)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Decorated trees, lighted streets, and beautiful decorations everywhere \u2013 such a festive atmosphere can be found nowhere else but in the pretty town of Kor\u00e7a during the Christmas holiday. The feast is felt everywhere, on every street, in every square of the town. Amidst this joyful atmosphere, is the Metropolis of Kor\u00e7a &#8211; at the center of everything.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<table id=\"AutoNumber2\" style=\"width: 741px; height: 1363px;\" border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; On December 22<sup>nd<\/sup>, activities start with a concert organized by the youth of the Diocese of Kor\u00e7a, held in the hall located on the ground floor of the cathedral, Resurrection of Christ. Many groups take part in the celebration. They come from various dioceses, such as Erseka, Ho\u00e7ishti, Polena, Progri, and Prespa. Kor\u00e7a was well represented by the angelic choir of the cathedral, accordion and violin groups, students from the High School of Arts, and young singers and dancers from the Children\u2019s Cultural Center.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload HAa Eha\" style=\"border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; margin: 10px auto; display: block;\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27268%27%20height%3D%27201%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20268%20201%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27268%27%20height%3D%27201%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/-Wi5-rv_9DsI\/VIvnn2Ag9AI\/AAAAAAAAHPc\/PU2CP1CQg7U\/w400-h300-no\/1dj.jpg\" height=\"201\" width=\"268\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload HAa Eha\" style=\"border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; margin: 10px auto; display: block;\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27328%27%20height%3D%27246%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20328%20246%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27328%27%20height%3D%27246%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-_6A6cHCTe2I\/VIvnocYLqrI\/AAAAAAAAHPM\/gx5bHFdNPks\/w400-h300-no\/3dj.jpg\" height=\"246\" width=\"328\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; At the end of the program, there was an exhibition of artwork by young artists from the High School of Arts in Kor\u00e7a. After the introduction of each group, the Metropolitan of Kor\u00e7a, His Grace John, greeted each participant warmly. The local authorities were also in attendance.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; On December 23<sup>rd<\/sup>, another event took place in the afternoon. Many children, young and old adults, were in the streets to announce the good news of the birth of our Savior into the world. This tradition has become more and more popular in Kor\u00e7a. One can hear the carols on the streets awakening the feeling of hope in people\u2019s hearts.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload HAa Eha\" style=\"border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; margin: 10px auto; display: block;\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27263%27%20height%3D%27194%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20263%20194%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27263%27%20height%3D%27194%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-ouPWh5ZdZ6U\/VIvnqfVQMbI\/AAAAAAAAHO8\/HVavOcnc8fg\/w400-h295-no\/9dj.jpg\" height=\"194\" width=\"263\" \/><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload HAa Eha\" style=\"border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; margin: 10px auto; display: block;\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27350%27%20height%3D%27226%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20350%20226%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27350%27%20height%3D%27226%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-S8f4meMZHR4\/VIvnnlGwBaI\/AAAAAAAAHOQ\/MfU3ZdEM4N4\/w400-h258-no\/12mj.jpg\" height=\"226\" width=\"350\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The peak of the Christmas feast came with the ringing of the bells on December 25th and the celebration of the Divine Liturgy in all the churches of Kor\u00e7a. Thousands of faithful gathered in their individual communities. The Metropolitan of Kor\u00e7a, His Grace John, celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the cathedral \u201cThe Resurrection of Christ\u201d.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; His message of light and happiness emphasized his feelings; \u201c<em>Dear sisters and brothers in Christ! We are here today to remember the most important event of all creation. It is the day when our Lord, Jesus Christ came into the world \u2026 Let\u2019s pray to God who was born and became a man like us, to bless and sanctify our town, our Church and the whole planet<\/em>. <em>Amen<\/em>. \u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; After the Christmas Liturgy, His Grace John had a reception in the \u201cHall of the Holy and God-Saved\u201d Metropolis of Kor\u00e7a. Many visitors, such as the Prime Minister of Albania, Sali Berisha, deputies, local authorities of the town, and hundreds of faithful all came. Good wishes were exchanged and faces were brightening by the joy of the feast.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The next day, His Grace John delivered presents to the orphans of Kor\u00e7a. About 100 presents were given to the orphans of Pogradec, and about 250 delivered to the children of Leskovik.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; While giving the gifts, His Grace said that they cannot solve our problems, but they are a symbol which should remind us that the children are not forgotten by the rest of society and that many people are thinking of them.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; Later, His Grace John had lunch in the dining hall \u201cThe Service of Love\u201d and celebrated with those who are alone and in need. Lunch was served in a respectful and dignified manner to about 120 people.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This was the Christmas celebration of 2007 which welcomed once more the birth of our Savior.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><strong><em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; By <\/em>Mihal Sonellari<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><strong><em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Translated<\/em> by Juljana Pici<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><strong><em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Edited<\/em> by Melanie Linderman<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Decorated trees, lighted streets, and beautiful decorations everywhere \u2013 such a festive atmosphere can be found nowhere else but in the pretty town of Kor\u00e7a during the Christmas holiday. 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