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The enthronement speech of His Beatitude John, Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania

 To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood and has made us kings and priests to His God and Father, to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.”  (Rev.1:5-6). “ I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart, And I will glorify Your name forevermore. For great is Your mercy toward me, And You have delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol” (Psalms 86:12-13).

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Letter of Congratulations to His Beatitude John, Archbishop elect of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania

Your Beatitude,

On behalf of the World Council of Churches (WCC), I extend my heartfelt congratulations on your election as Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania. May the grace of our Triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—guide and strengthen you in your new ministry, as you shepherd the faithful and bear witness to Christ’s Gospel in Albania and beyond.

General Secretary

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.

Η διαθρησκειακή πράξη και διακονία του Αρχιεπισκόπου Αλβανίας Αναστασίου

Στο σύντομο άρθρο μας, έκφραση αγάπης και βαθιάς εκτίμησης  προς τον πολυσέβαστο Αρχιεπίσκοπο Τιράνων Αναστάσιο, παρουσιάζουμε, όσο είναι δυνατόν, τη σπουδαία συνεισφορά του στους διαθρησκειακούς διαλόγους και την ενεργό του συμμετοχή σε κινήσεις και πρωτοβουλίες για την εδραίωση της ειρηνικής και δίκαιης συνύπαρξης όλων των ανθρώπων, ανεξάρτητα των πολιτιστικών τους καταβολών, της θρησκευτικής και πολιτιστικής τους ταυτότητας.

*Aπό τον Πρωτοπρ. π. Εμμανουήλ Κλάψη

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.

Coexistence

Peace, Nature, Poverty, Terrorism, Values (Religious Perspectives)
Archbishop Dr Anastasios

First published as Συνύπαρξη, this collection of reflections suggests that coexistence has been an essential component of the life of humanity, however, it is frequently undermined and even poisoned. 

The book shows how violence has taken new uncontrollable forms which culminate in polymorphous terrorism. Human aggression expands to exploitation and even to the contempt of creation, with painful consequences for both the natural environment and for human life itself.

The author views, through a theological and religious point of view, peace in ecumenical dimensions as well as in a specific country; the human being and the environment; poverty; terrorism; and universal moral values.

Συνύπαρξη was awarded the 2016 Free Thought Essay Award in memory of Panagiotis Foteas in Greece. It has been published in Greek, Italian, and Albanian, is awaiting publication in French by Apostolia Publishing House, and the German translation will follow soon.

Archbishop Anastasios: “Let us transmit from heart to heart the light of hope”

Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania and former President of the WCC shares his perspective in this E-interview about the way churches are adapting, both in Albania and worldwide, to the COVID-19 pandemic. As we pray for the researchers trying to find a treatment, churches can also emphasize our duty to stay at home while, at the same time, freeing ourselves from fear and anxiety. We must find ways to assist the sick directly or indirectly, as we prepare for Easter, and open our hearts to the light of hope.

WCC extends condolences to Albanians in wake of earthquake

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, in a letter to the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania, extended condolences on behalf of the WCC fellowship upon news of the devastating earthquake that struck on 26 November.“I write to you with great sadness after receiving news of the strong earthquake that struck the country of Albania, and the ongoing news, as rescue operations continue, of the people who have perished and the many who have been injured,” reads the letter, which Tveit addressed to His Beatitude Anastasios Archbishop of Tirana, Durres, and All Albania.

Rebuilding a smashed church in Albania

In 1967, the Albanian government, under despotic leader Enver Hoxha, began closing down all religious institutions in the country, declaring Albania the world’s first officially atheist state.