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WCC Central Committee Potsdam, worship service celebrated in Berlin for the launch of the Decade to overcome Violence, Sunday 4 February 2001, Photo: WCC

Archbishop Anastasios of Albania, an Orthodox Hierarch of International Recognition

Upon the admission of Archbishop Anastasios of Albania to “Evangelismos” Hospital in Athens at the beginning of January 2025, expressions of widespread acceptance and appreciation emerged from people of all educational backgrounds and ages, from various societal circles (ecclesiastical, academic, political, journalistic), as well as from international inter-Christian and interfaith communities and beyond.

27 February 2025
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Anastasios Yannoulatos, Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania

The interfaith action and ministry of Archbishop Anastasios of Albania

In our brief article, as an expression of love and deep appreciation for the esteemed Archbishop of Tirana, Anastasios, we present, as much as possible, his significant contribution to interfaith dialogue and his active involvement in actions and initiatives aimed at establishing peaceful and just coexistence among all people, regardless of their cultural backgrounds, religious beliefs, or cultural identity.

06 February 2025
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The first in-person meeting for the WCC Youth Commission, Manila, Philippines.

From generation to generation

The mountaintop is a holy place. The valleys below are distant, and the weight of daily life feels momentarily lifted. In scripture, it’s where humanity and the divine meet: Moses conversed with God amidst fire and cloud on Sinai; Elijah heard the still small voice on Horeb; Jesus transfigured in the presence of his disciples, his face shining like the sun. 

30 January 2025
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Group photo in the urban garden

Towards a life-flourishing ministry

Over the past few days, I had the privilege of attending several significant events in Seoul, South Korea: the centennial anniversary of the National Council of Churches in Korea, the Ecumenical Forum for the Korean Peace Process, the general assemblies of the Presbyterian Church of Korea, and the Presbyterian Church in the Republic of Korea, as well as the Ecumenical Conference on Life-Flourishing Community Ministries.

04 October 2024