The Youth Office of the Holy Metropolis of Kitros, Katerini and Platamonas organized an educational and pilgrimage trip to Albania and Northern Epirus from August 17–21. The delegation was led by Metropolitan Georgios, accompanied by three priests and one deacon, with 35 young people from the Metropolis’ Youth Office and…| Orthodox Times (en)
By Fr. Elias Makos The great Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ was celebrated with ecclesiastical grandeur throughout Albania, from Tirana to Gjirokastra, bringing together clergy and faithful in a spirit of deep reverence and unity. At the Church of the Transfiguration in Tirana, located…| Orthodox Times (en)
By Fr. Ilias Makos Metropolitan Ignatios of Demetrias paid a visit to Archbishop Ioannis of Albania in Tirana, where the two hierarchs held a cordial and meaningful meeting and discussion. Metropolitan Ignatios was accompanied by staff members and collaborators from his Metropolis’ summer camp programs. The Orthodox Church of Albania,…| Orthodox Times (en)
Convinced that the Virgin Mary, even after her Dormition, has not abandoned the world but continues with the same motherly care to intercede before her Only-Begotten Son, the Orthodox faithful of Albania celebrated the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos. At the Monastery of the Dormition of the Theotokos…| Orthodox Times (en)
Today, Archbishop Ioannis of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania welcomed a delegation from the Russian Orthodox Church. The delegation was led by Metropolitan Anthony of Volokolamsk, chairman of the Russian Church's Department of External Church Relations. The delegation also included Protopresbyter Nikolai Balashov and Protopresbyter Igor Yakimchuk. Representing the Church…| Orthodox Times (en)
By Fr. Ilias Makos Archbishop Ioannis of Albania underlined the importance of interfaith coexistence and the need for religious communities and the state in Albania to maintain open dialogue in order to strengthen security and social peace in the country. His remarks came during a recent meeting with the Governor…| Orthodox Times (en)
With solemnity and deep emotion, the city of Vlora and the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania commemorated yesterday the 25th anniversary of the repose of Bishop of Apollonia, late Kosmas Qirjo, a distinguished spiritual figure and a steadfast hero of the Orthodox faith during the most difficult years of the…| Orthodox Times (en)
In an atmosphere of heartfelt emotion and reverence, the fortieth-day memorial for the late Metropolitan Dimitrios of Gjirokastër was solemnly held on Sunday, August 3, at the Cathedral of the Resurrection in Gjirokastër. His legacy was honored with the message that he will remain unforgettable — a hierarch who passed…| Orthodox Times (en)
The Interreligious Council of Albania, comprising Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania; the leader of the Albanian Sunni Muslim Community of Albania Bujar Spahiu; the president of the Albanian Catholic Bishops’ Conference and current Council president for 2025, Gjergj Meta; the head of the Bektashi Order Edmond Brahimaj;…| Orthodox Times (en)
The Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania has announced that on Sunday, August 3, 2025, following the Divine Liturgy at the Holy Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ in Gjirokastër, a 40-day memorial service will be held in honor of the late Metropolitan Dimitrios of Gjirokastër. In an official statement shared…| Orthodox Times (en)
The late former Lead Chanter, Leonidas Asteris, funeral service will be held at the Patriarchal Cathedral on Friday, December 6, at 14:00. His burial will occur at the Divine Transfiguration Cemetery in Sisli. The announcement of the Ecumenical Patriarchate is as follows: The Ecumenical Patriarchate announces the repose in the…| Orthodox Times (en)
Today, December 1, 2024, significant promotions were announced within the Patriarchal Court at the Ecumenical Patriarchate. During the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Church, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew conferred the new title of Grand Archimandrite upon the former Grand Syncellus, Iakovos (Krochak). In addition, the Holy and Sacred Synod, following a…| Orthodox Times (en)
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America delivered a heartfelt and inspiring address at the ordination of Deacon Anastasios Halas on the Feast of the Great Martyr Saint Barbara. The ceremony, held at Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church in Orange, Connecticut, was marked by profound spiritual significance. In his address, Archbishop Elpidophoros emphasized…| Orthodox Times (en)