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)
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)
On Monday, 16 June 2025, the newly elected Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania, John, paid an official visit to the Sacred Theological School of Halki, as part of his peaceful visit to the Ecumenical Patriarchate. He was accompanied by Metropolitan Nicholas of Apollonia and Fier, Metropolitan Astios of…| Orthodox Times (en)
Recently, Archbishop Ioannis of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania visited Bujar Spahiu, the leader of the Muslim Community of Albania, and Haji Dede Edmond Brahimaj, the leader of the Bektashi. This visit continues the tradition of harmonious coexistence and cooperation established by Archbishop Ioannis's predecessor, Archbishop Anastasios. The Archbishop emphasized…| Orthodox Times (en)
The Monastery of Saint John Vladimir in Elbasan, Albania, celebrated over the two days of June 3rd and 4th. Many faithful people participated, coming from various regions of Albania, Montenegro, Serbia, and other places. The faithful had the opportunity to venerate the relic of Saint John Vladimir. On Tuesday, June…| Orthodox Times (en)
On May 18, 2025, the Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania held a heartfelt graduation ceremony at the Resurrection of Christ Cathedral in Tirana, honoring the graduating classes of 2021–2023 and 2022–2024 from the School of Byzantine Music. The event took place with the blessing of Archbishop Ioannis and under the…| Orthodox Times (en)
Metropolitan Ioannis of Korçë was elected by the Holy Synod of the Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania as the new Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania following the election process that took place on Sunday morning. The enthronement of the new Primate of the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania…| 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)
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)
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)