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News from Orthodoxy in Albania \u2014 No. 4 – April 18, 1997<\/strong><\/p>\n

News from Orthodoxy in AlbaniaOccasional Publication of the Orthodox Autocephalous Church of AlbaniaNumber 4<\/p>\n

News from<\/p>\n

Orthodoxy in Albania<\/p>\n

Occasional Publication of the Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania<\/p>\n

Number 4, April 18, 1997<\/p>\n

ARTICLES IN THIS ISSUE:<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Offering Hope to a Suffering Country in Despair<\/p>\n

\u00b7 No More Blood! No to the Arms! No to the Hatred!<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Robbery and Vandalism Affect Even the Church<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Quick Response to Emergency Relief Need<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Church Participates in Town Hall Meetings of Tirana<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Stories of Pain and Grief Know No Bounds<\/p>\n

\u00b7 A Visit in the Cradle of Pain and Suffering<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Anyone Who Despises Unprotected People Despises the Crucified Christ<\/p>\n

Offering Hope to a Suffering Country in Despair<\/p>\n

Albania is a country that has fallen into total chaos. General anarchy. Senseless destruction. Countless injuries. Meaningless deaths. Growing hunger and poverty. Overwhelming despair. And a continual fear and uncertainty for the future.<\/p>\n

During this time of civil crisis in the history of Albania, the Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania has tried to reach out and offer hope to a people in desperate need. Through continuous prayers, combined with a concerted effort of concrete action, the Church has been a voice of conscience, calling the country to peace and it\u2019s leaders to truth and justice. The Church has tried to take a stand with the unprotected, identifying with their suffering and speaking out for their rights<\/p>\n

Throughout the \u201cstate of emergency\u201d which has been in effect since March 2, His Beatitude Archbishop Anastasios has declared several times to the nation via state and foreign radio and television, to stop the hysteria of violence, hatred, chaos, injustice and blood. He called on all peoples, from the highest elected officials to the common citizen, to maintain a spirit of self-control, repentance and reconciliation.<\/p>\n

In this issue, you will be informed about various ways the Church is trying to offer hope, comfort and love during these days of pain and suffering for the despairing people of Albania.<\/p>\n

No More Blood! No to the Arms! No to the Hatred!<\/p>\n

In these difficult times that the country is now passing through, as the Orthodox Archbishop I have a few simple words in prayer to say for all: No more blood. No to the fighting. No to the arms. No to the hatred. "And the God of peace will be with you\u201d (Phil 4:9)<\/p>\n

It is only with self-control, repentance, truth, forgiveness and reconciliation that substantial peace can be secured and the way to a better future be opened. The God of love and peace will not leave us."<\/p>\n

+Anastasios<\/p>\n

Archbishop of Tirana and All Albania<\/p>\n

Tirana, March 6, 1997<\/p>\n

An Agonized Appeal: No One Can Play with God\u2019s Justice<\/p>\n

During these tragic hours through which Albania is undergoing, indefinable and uncontrolled dark powers are released from even the hearts of common citizens. When the smallest opportunity is given, there are many who will mercilessly steal from whomever it may be, even their own neighbor. They do not hesitate to plunder hospitals, orphanages and religious institutions, injuring the sick, the elderly and innocent children.<\/p>\n

Enough! This hysteria must stop! It is unheard of for someone to protest against an injustice that was done to him by some in power, by doing injustice to others who are even weaker than he.<\/p>\n

Those who act in this way do not seem to believe in anything at all. Nevertheless, especially to those who pretend to belong to some religious community, let them responsibly hear this: As much as they steal, they will not prosper. It is as if they invest in pyramid schemes. They are happy for a short time, but in the long run they will lose everything. No one can play with God's justice.<\/p>\n

Those who are faithful must protect, in the name of the living God, the weak, all places of religious worship, schools, and the centers of social welfare and love. As decisively as possible, with faith and love, let us resist this inexcusable injustice, which is quickly spreading like an epidemic. Be without fear! "Perfect love casts out fear" (1 Jn 4:18).<\/p>\n

As Archbishop, I will stay with you always, sharing – in prayer, word and work – the pain and the efforts for a society which will be inspired by justice, freedom, love of God and a sincere respect towards every person.<\/p>\n

+ Anastasios<\/p>\n

Tirana, March 15, 1997<\/p>\n

Robbery and Vandalism Affect Even the Church<\/p>\n

Tragic destruction, arson and robbery have occurred to individuals, personal property, shops, warehouses, factories, enterprises, museums, national libraries, governmental residences, institutional buildings such as hospitals, orphanages, old-age homes and prisons, military depots, ports, scientific laboratories, water networks and custom houses throughout Albania. Unfortunately, religious properties also faced the bitter reality of such violence.<\/p>\n

Up to this moment, no Orthodox church has been damaged. In Gjirokaster, however, masked men broke into the diocese house, tied up the resident priest and stole $10,000, money designated for one of the many construction projects of a new church. In Vlore, several gypsy families moved into the diocese house. They continue to occupy the building up to the present moment. In the village of Prrenjas, close to Pogradec, all materials (marble, steel, concrete, tiles, sand) for construction of the Ascension Church, with an estimated value of $20,000, were stolen. In Saranda, masked men broke into the diocese house but found no money. Outside of Tirana, a large warehouse storing equipment and aid for the Church, as well as many inter-national and national organizations, was looted. The nursery of Kor\u00e7a was robbed of everything. A car of the Diocese of Gjirokaster was stolen but returned several weeks later. Near Vlora, the youth camp of Skrofotina was completely rob-bed of all kitchen equipment, beds and mattresses. The church, which is less than 50m away, was untouched.<\/p>\n

Other incidents were prevented by the grace of God and the protection of the parishioners themselves. For example, several gangs attempted to rob the monastery of Ardenica, one of the great treasuries of Orthodoxy in Albania. Their objective was to rob the famous, hand-carved icon-screen, with its invaluable, ancient icons. Armed villagers and guards foiled their attempt and now protect Ardenica with a roadblock and tank. The same scenario occurred in St. Vlash (35 km from Tirana), where armed parishioners and guards defended the newly built Orthodox School of Theology. In Kor\u00e7a, the local priests and faithful defended the main Church, which is also a national museum. The state police abandoned the museum, with its thousands of invaluable and ancient icons. One of the unarmed, local priests stopped a gang of people from robbing the museum, and then organized a group of guards to protect the museum.<\/p>\n

Quick Response to Emergency Relief Need<\/p>\n

The Orthodox Church responded to the emergency needs of the country almost immediately after the initial anarchy enveloped the entire country. Beginning on March 16, emergency food packets were quietly trucked into the Saranda and Gjirokaster areas. By the first week of April, more than 25 tons of food had been delivered from Greece to the local institutions (orphanages and hospitals), as well as to individual families in numerous villages.<\/p>\n

Another 150 tons of emergency aid will be arriving over the next several weeks, while an additional 350 tons is expected during the next three months. This help comes from the Archdiocese of Athens, various Metropolises of the Church of Greece, miscellaneous public and private institutions, and thousands of pious individuals.<\/p>\n

Diaconia Agapes, the Church\u2019s social and developmental office, has secured a further $350,000 in funding from the WCC, the ecumenical Action by Churches Together Network and the International Orthodox Christian Charities. Diaconia Agapes will distribute 10,000 packages of family food parcels as well as medicines during the next three months to more than 3,300 \u201cespecially vulnerable families\u201d in ten hard hit areas.<\/p>\n

The Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania is grateful for all the support and help offered during this critical period<\/p>\n

Church Participates in Town Hall Meetings of Tirana<\/p>\n

Under the initiative of Mayor Albert Brojka of Tirana, representatives from the political parties that adhere to the Mayoral Council, the religious community leaders, the Association \u201cTirana\u201d and the Association of the Political Persecuted, gathered at town hall on March 13, 1997, to responsibly analyze the precarious situation in Tirana and the entire country.<\/p>\n

Although held in extraordinary conditions, with total anarchy and continuous gunfire in the streets, the meeting offered fruitful results that positively influenced the public order in Tirana and its surrounding districts. The committee offered a common declaration, appealing to the citizens of Tirana, parents, intellectuals, and all Albanian people to be mature, full of wisdom, oriented towards a good, normal and social peace, as well as to offer support to the new government of National Reconciliation as a government of the entire people.<\/p>\n

His Beatitude Archbishop Anastasios participated in all these meetings. At one point, he commented, \u201cRemember, the main need here is not bread, but dignity Let us not wait for international aid. Let us begin with the sources that we have here. The Church will begin by offering all the aid which we have available to the social institutions.\u201d<\/p>\n

On March 29, 1997, the new prime minister, Bashkim Fino, participated in the Mayoral meeting. He thanked and congratulated the initiative taken by the Committee, even emphasizing the crucial role of the religious communities. He encouraged other town mayors to imitate such initiatives.<\/p>\n

Similiar meetings have been held weekly, and will continue until the proposed elections in June 1997.<\/p>\n

Stories of Pain and Grief Know No Bounds<\/p>\n

During a visit to Vlore, as well as numerous visits to the local hospitals, many stories of grief and pain were heard. One family told how their mother died. Masked men came to the door and demanded the two daughters of the house to follow them. While the mother intervened, trying to stop the criminals, her daughters escaped through a back window. The mother herself was shot to death.<\/p>\n

Another mother shared the pain of her 22-year-old refugee son, Aleksander. He was on the ship of Otranto with his 21-year-old wife and three month old child. When the ship capsized, he was separated from his family. He managed to swim to safety, but not his wife and child. Their bodies have not even been found.<\/p>\n

Suffering knows no boundaries. Eda, a seven-year-old girl, had a bullet in her stomach. Six days earlier she was playing in a garden outside her home when a bullet that had been shot in the air landed in her flesh. The same day, three other neighborhood children were killed in a similar manner. One was a two-year-old child sleeping inside her home. A bullet came through the window and went into her head<\/p>\n

Bektashi, a 12-year-old boy, along with some friends were playing with one of the thousands of explosives that have been looted from army depots. As he was playing, one exploded and burned his entire side and arm.<\/p>\n

Another 12-year-old boy, Altin, was walking down the street with several friends, when a man on a bicycle passed by. At the moment he passed the children, the box he was carrying on the back of his bike opened, and an explosive fell out. The cyclist lost both legs. Altin lost one. His friend didn\u2019t even survive.<\/p>\n

A Visit In the Cradle of Pain and Suffering<\/p>\n

On Sunday, April 6, Archbishop Anastasios, along with various church co-workers from Tirana, visited the town of Vlora despite the dangerous surroundings. The visit was prompted by the great pain and suffering of this city, especially with the recent and tragic boating accident of Otranto, where 83 men, women and children drowned.<\/p>\n

The Archbishop offered a message of hope during the Divine Liturgy held at the St. Theodore Orthodox Church. \u201cIf you believe, all things are possible.\u201d Hundreds of believers filled the church. At the end of the ser-vice, special prayers were offered on behalf of the entire country, and especially for all those who have suffered.<\/p>\n

After the service, all the people proceeded to the port for a special memorial service for the victims of Otranto. \u201cMay their memory be eternal.\u201d The Archbishop followed the tradition of the people by casting flowers into the sea in memory of the victims. Present on the pier was Arben Malaj, the minister of finance, who greeted and thanked the Archbishop.<\/p>\n

The Archbishop then visited a children\u2019s orphanage. Toys and candies were offered to the children. Also, the Archbishop promised the director that beginning on that day, the Church would be responsible for the monthly expenses of the orphanage.<\/p>\n

The last and most painful part of the trip was visits to families, irrespective of religious affiliation, who lost loved ones in the Otranto tragedy, or in the recent violence in the city. A comforting presence and word of hope, along with a modest offering was given to each family.<\/p>\n

Anyone Who Despises Unprotected People Despises the Crucified Christ<\/p>\n

We have been deeply moved by the shocking accident of Otranto, where tens of unprotected people were lost. We share with all our heart in this great sorrow. It was an unjustified loss that added to the undue killing of this period. Anyone who despises unprotected people despises the crucified Christ himself.<\/p>\n

On Sunday the 30th of March, in the Orthodox Cathedral of Tirana, we performed a special prayer for the victims. "May their memory be eternal." We now express our heartfelt sympathies to the families who have lost their loved ones. We pray to God to give rest to the souls of those who were separated from us and to show His mercy and love for our beloved country, so that all people may quickly find peace, justice, dignity and reconciliation.<\/p>\n

Tirana, 30 March 1997<\/p>\n

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