In an atmosphere of reverence and with the participation of many faithful, the Service of the Akathist Hymn was chanted in the churches of Albania.
Archbishop Anastasios of Albania presided over the service at the Resurrection Cathedral in Tirana and spoke about the protection of the Theotokos for all people, emphasizing that her purified image is our great comfort and source of hope.
Metropolitan Nikolaos of Fier presided at the Cathedral of Saint George in Fier. Metropolitan Antonios of Elbasan presided at the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas in Elbasan. Metropolitan Astios of Berat presided at the Cathedral of Saint Demetrios in Berat.
Fr. Ilias Makos
