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27.11.2019 | 16:02
Albanian Orthodox Church activates all charity structures, opens cathedrals for homeless in wake of Tuesday’s devastating quake
A 6 on the Richter scale earthquake shook much of southern Greece on Wednesday morning, a day after a particularly destructive 6.4 on the Richter scale quake was recorded in coastal central Albania. Many residents in the greater Athens area felt the tremor, which was pinpointed between the large island of Crete and the island…
27.11.2019 | 15:35
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…
27.11.2019 | 12:53
Why Saint Andrew is the First-Called – Photo journal from his chapel
We say that Saint Andrew together with Saint John the Theologian were the first apostles of Christ, as the Gospel according to John teaches us: Saint John the Baptist saw Jesus coming to him, and said, ‘Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! This is he of whom…
27.11.2019 | 9:28
Appeal-Supplication for the overcoming of the ecclesiastical polarisation
† Anastasios Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania In anticipation of Christmas 2019 Appeal-Supplication for the overcoming of the ecclesiastical polarisation 1. For months, much has been said and written about the Ukrainian ecclesiastical problem. What is most crucial and most necessary, however, is to emphasise Orthodoxy’s imperative of unity. St. John Chrysostom proclaimed,…
26.11.2019 | 21:00
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26.11.2019 | 20:59
Condolence letter from Bulgarian Patriarch Neophyte to Archbishop of Albania
His Holiness Neophyte, Patriarch of Bulgaria, has expressed condolences to His Beatitude Anastasios, Archbishop of Albania, over the loss of lives in the earthquake in Albania. According to the latest reports, the number of victims has increased to 16 and over 600 are injured. TO HIS BEATITUDE A N A S T A S I…
26.11.2019 | 20:23
Uganda Orthodox Church: His Eminence Jonah presided over Holy Liturgy in the Village of Ngondwe – Wakiso district at the Orthodox Parish of St. Stylianos
Today as we commemorate Saint Stylianos, His Eminence Jonah presided over Holy Liturgy in the Village of Ngondwe – Wakiso district at the Orthodox Parish of St. Stylianos. This parish started as a community in 2016 with the guidance of Rev. Fr. Paul Kikulwe and it currently has more than 300 parishioners. Currently, Catechist Kyaki…
26.11.2019 | 19:51
An archpastoral visit on the 125th anniversary of Archangel Michael Parish on the Cote d’Azur
The year 2019 marks the 125th anniversary of the Russian parish of Archangel Michael on Cannes, France, one that has a rich history—and a questionable fate. Joining the jubilee celebrations on November 20 was His Grace Bishop Nicholas of Manhattan, Vicar of His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion of Eastern America and New York, First Hierarch of…
26.11.2019 | 19:47
Romanian Patriarchate expresses solidarity with Albanians affected by earthquake
At least fifteen people have died and 600 people have been injured after a powerful earthquake hit Albania in the early hours of Tuesday, causing damage along the country’s Adriatic coastline and in the capital, Tirana. Several buildings collapsed, burying residents in the rubble. The Press Office of the Romanian Patriarchate released a statement on…
