The representative of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Athens, Metropolitan Theodoritos of Laodicea, visited the “Evangelismos” Hospital today, where Archbishop Anastasios of Albania is currently hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit following surgery.
During his visit, Metropolitan Theodoritos met with Bishop Anastasios of Kruja and the accompanying clergy at the Church of the Annunciation within the hospital premises. Together, they offered a joint prayer for the swift recovery and continued health of Archbishop Anastasios.
Following the prayer, Metropolitan Theodoritos conveyed the heartfelt wishes of the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, along with his own personal best wishes, to Bishop Anastasios of Kruja.
Bishop Anastasios provided an update on the Archbishop’s condition, stating that his health remains stable with signs of slight improvement. He also expressed deep gratitude for the support, prayers, and well-wishes conveyed by the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Furthermore, he requested that his own warm regards and profound respect be communicated to the Ecumenical Patriarch in acknowledgment of his concern and care.
Translated by: Konstantinos Menyktas