The Church of Albania honored in a festive atmosphere the commemoration of the Chief Apostles Peter and Paul. Metropolitan Andon of Elbasan presided the Divine Service held at the Holy Church of the same name, in Peqin, Elbasan. There were also present children from camp, whom the Metropolitan blessed and…| Orthodox Times (en)
The First Salutations to the Theotokos were celebrated in the Orthodox Church of Albania with the participation of numerous faithful, particularly young people. In parishes and monasteries, the icon of the Virgin Mary was adorned, and hymns were chanted before it. At the Resurrection of Christ Cathedral in Tirana, where…| Orthodox Times (en)
The joyful message of the incarnation of the Son of God was celebrated festively by the Orthodox Church of Albania. Metropolitan Nathaniel of Amantia officiated at the Church of the Annunciation of the Theotokos in Tirana, which for many years served as the Cathedral of the city. Orthodox faithful from…| Orthodox Times (en)
Today, Sunday, September 15, for the first time, the celebrations in honor of the name day of the new Archbishop of Thyateira and Great Britain, Nikitas, took place at the Cathedral of the Divine Wisdom (Hagia Sophia), Bayswater, W London. Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira presided over the Divine Liturgy assisted…| Orthodox Times (en)
In an atmosphere of deep emotion, a memorial service for the late Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania was held today, Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ in Tirana. Metropolitan Ioannis of Korçë presided over the Divine Liturgy and the memorial service,…| 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)
On Sunday, February 2, 2025, the Sunday of the Presentation, the nine-day memorial service was held at the Ressurection Cathedral in Tirana. At the end of the Divine Liturgy, a memorial service was held at the Church of the Resurrection, officiated by the Locum Tenens of the Archdiocese of Albania,…| 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)