“Christ is Risen” resounded in Orthodox churches across Albania
The proclamation “Krishti u Ngjall” (Christ is Risen) echoed from one end of Albania to the other, with the faithful ...
Saturday, August 8, 2026
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Onufri Iconographic Museum in Berat celebrates 40th anniversary
The Onufri Iconographic Museum in Berat celebrated its 40th anniversary in the presence of church and state representatives, marking an ...
Sunday of Orthodoxy celebrated solemnly across Albania
The Feast of the Restoration of the Holy Icons holds particular significance for the Orthodox Church of Albania, as the ...
Feast of St. Anastasius the Persian and Commemoration of Late Archbishop Anastasios in Tirana
On Thursday, January 22, 2026, the Church of the Annunciation in Tirana solemnly celebrated the feast of Saint Anastasius the ...
Christmas bells sound across Albania’s Orthodox Churches
Thirty-four years after the restoration of religious freedom, the Christmas bells of the Orthodox Churches in Albania once again rang ...
Festal Divine Liturgy in honor of Saint Eleutherius celebrated in Vlora
In a warm and festive atmosphere, a large number of faithful gathered at the Church of the Holy Theodores in ...
Korçë festively welcomed its new Metropolitan, Anastasios (VIDEO)
With great solemnity, the enthronement of the new Metropolitan of Korçë, Anastasios, took place today at 11:00 a.m. in the ...
Archbishop of Albania and Hierarchs honored the memory of late Metropolitan of Gjirokastër
In an atmosphere of heartfelt emotion and reverence, the fortieth-day memorial for the late Metropolitan Dimitrios of Gjirokastër was solemnly ...
New Metropolitan of Berat, Astios, celebrated his name day
The new Metropolitan of Berat, Astios, joyfully celebrated his name day for the first time in his new role. He ...
Orthodox Albania celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation with reverence and joy
The joyful message of the incarnation of the Son of God was celebrated festively by the Orthodox Church of Albania. ...
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Archdiocese of America launches $250,000 matching grant program for parishes
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America has opened applications for its new Parish Planned Giving Matching Grant program, following...
Patriarch of Bulgaria joined the “Wonderworker of Rila” pilgrimage
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AHEPA celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with Supreme Convention in Philadelphia
The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) successfully concluded its 104th Supreme Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania last weekend. The...
Metropolitan of Kyiv met Ukrainian Ambassador to Poland
Metropolitan Epifaniy of Kyiv and All Ukraine received Vasyl Bodnar, Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Poland, at...
Patriarch of Serbia welcomed young athletes from “Serbia Is Calling You” sports camp
Patriarch Porfirije of Serbia welcomed more than 400 participants in the “Serbia Is Calling You” sports camp at the...
