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)
By Efi Efthimiou Since the passing of the late Archbishop Anastasios of Albania, much has been said about his remarkable legacy and unparalleled contributions to the Orthodox Church and the nation he shepherded. His Funeral Service was attended by Church Primates, clergy, political leaders, and laypeople, all paying their respects…| Orthodox Times (en)
Archbishop George of Cyprus has expressed the unwavering solidarity of the Church of Cyprus with the Patriarchate of Antioch during a telephone conversation with Patriarch John X of Antioch. This heartfelt exchange comes in the wake of the recent catastrophic events impacting Lebanon and Syria, particularly the devastating resurgence of…| Orthodox Times (en)
By Fr. Elias Makos Archbishop Anastasios of the Orthodox Church of Albania met with the leader of the Bektashi community in Albania, Edmond Brahimaj, in a very cordial atmosphere. During the meeting, prompted by recent international developments, the continued commitment of Albania's religious communities to counteract divisive rhetoric and confront…| Orthodox Times (en)