Archbishop Anastasios

New Building for the “Spirit of Love” School, in Gjirokastra

October 22, 2012 News

The Albanian Orthodox Church 22/10/2012 The students and teachers of the grades 1-9 “Spirit of Love” Greek-Albanian School in Gjirokastra had a pleasant surprise at the beginning of the Church and school year — a modern new building. It was the latest contribution of Archbishop Anastasios for the Orthodox Community of that city in the [...]

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The Celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Enthronement of Archbishop Anastasios

August 9, 2012 Featured News

The Albanian Orthodox Church 9/8/2012 Another Historic Anniversary for the Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania On August 2nd in the new “Resurrection of Christ” Cathedral in the capital, the celebration took place of the 20th anniversary of the Enthronement of His Beatitude, Archbishop Anastasios; one of the most significant moments in the path of the [...]

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Archbishop Anastasios attends meeting between religious leaders and the European Commissionat the invitation of President Barroso as one of the leading speakers-

August 3, 2012 Featured News

Albanian Orthodox Church July 2012 More than 20 religious leaders of the Orthodox, Catholic, Protestant, Muslim, and Jewish etc., from all over Europe, met on Thursday, July 12, at the Presidency of the European Commission in Brussels, under the motto “Intergenerational Solidarity: Setting the parameters for the society of tomorrow in Europe.” The European Commission [...]

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Archbishop Anastasios Inaugurates Modern Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology Centre in Tirana

March 14, 2012 Featured News

The Albanian Orthodox Church By Areti Kotseli 14/3/2012 Archbishop Anastatios inaugurates modern Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology Centre in Tirana, Albania. A new, modern-equipped Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology Unit was inaugurated in Tirana by the Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania Anastasios, in the presence of eminent ophthalmologists from Albania and Greece. The medical centre contains General [...]

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The Soup Kitchen in Tirana has Reopened

November 18, 2011 News

18/11/2011 Albanian Orthodox Church On 11 October 2011, the soup kitchen was reopened in the same location, on “Qemal Stafa” street in Tirana, in order to help needy people. The Women’s Office of the Church took over the continuation of this activity in collaboration with a group of volunteers. It is open every Tuesday and [...]

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Banquet in honor of His All-Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew marking the 20th anniversary of Election and Enthronement

October 28, 2011 Featured News

21/10/2011 On Friday, October 21, 2011, His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios and the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle hosted a banquet in honor of His All-Holiness in celebration of the 20th Anniversary since His election and enthronement as Archbishop of Constantinople-New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch. The event was held at the Four Seasons Bosphorus Hotel [...]

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Orthodox Youth Share the Cake of Saint Basil

February 8, 2011 Featured News

The Albanian Orthodox Church The tradition of sharing the cake of Saint Basil was held once again this year at the Orthodox Youth Centre of Tirana, “Bethlehem House”, which for years has organized a special activity for this feast. Dozens of young people, led by their spiritual director, Father Justin, were gathered on January 23rd [...]

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The 13th Annual National Festival of Orthodox Albanian Youth

January 2, 2011 Featured News

The Albanian Orthodox Church 26/12/2010 Adding to the beautiful atmosphere created by the Christmas feast, on December 26th the Orthodox youth from the four dioceses of Albania participated in the National Youth Festival organized by the Orthodox Central Youth Office, under the care of the Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania, Archbishop Anastasios. This [...]

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The Official Visit of the Albanian Orthodox Church to the Orthodox Church of Georgia

November 19, 2010 Featured News

The Title of Honorary Doctor given to Archbishop Anastasios by the University of Patriarchate “Apostle Andrew, the First Called 19/11/2010 From the 11th to 15th of October 2010 a delegation from Orthodox Church of Albania made an official visit to the Orthodox Church of Georgia at the invitation of its Primate, His Beatitude, Ilia II, [...]

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Delegations of Orthodox churches of several countries, including Russia, to visit Tbilisi

October 12, 2010 News

11.10.2010 Trend N.Kirtzkhalia Tbilisi expects the delegations of the Orthodox churches of several countries to visit the country in connection with the Svetitshovloba holiday. Representatives of the Orthodox churches of Serbia, Jerusalem, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Albania and the United States will arrive in Tbilisi at noon, The Georgian Patriarchate told Trend. The Patriarchate is also [...]

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Archbishop Anastasios actualizes and inaugurates the water supply in the village of Dhrovjan in Gjirokastër

September 12, 2010 News

The Albanian Orthodox Church On Sunday, 15th August when all the orthodox Christians celebrate the feast of Dormition, Archbishop Anastasios was present in the community of Dhrovjan, a small village in Gjirokastër to head the Liturgy which took place in the church of St. Nicolas and in which a large number of faithful took communion. [...]

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Archbishop Anastasios visits the Metropolis of Gjirokastra

July 14, 2010 News

The Albanian Orthodox Church It was a special blessing for Gjirokastra to be visited by His Beatitude Archbishop of Tirana and all Albania, Anastasios. Coming from Cyprus, where their university, in a splendid ceremony, had declared him, “Honorary Doctor,” Archbishop Anastasios filled the hearts of believers of the Metropolis of Gjirokastra with joy. On Sunday, [...]

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Archbishop Anastasios is honored with the title “Doctor Honoris Causa” by the University of Korça

February 8, 2009 News

OnThursday 15th of January the University of Korça “Fan S. Noli” conveyed the honorary title “Doctor Honoris Causa”to Archbishop Anastasios. This was the first time that the University of Korça has given an honorary title. There were many people at the ceremony, including clergy and believers. Also present were the …

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The 11th Annual National Festival of the Albanian Orthodox Youth

January 19, 2009 News

An unforgettable event, during a beautifully warm afternoon in the middle of winter! Everyone will remember this occasion as one of the most remarkable events in its eleven year history. The National Festival of the Albanian Orthodox Youth represents the artistic and spiritual values of a new generation. On December 26, 2008 the main hall [...]

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