The Primates of the Orthodox Churches congratulated Archbishop Anastasios of Albania on his name day

On September 26, Archbishop John of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania celebrated his name day, on which occasion he received numerous congratulations from the primates of the Local Orthodox Churches, as well as from the Pope. According to the Orthodoxia News Agency ( ), the celebration was accompanied by warm wishes for peace, health, and spiritual strength in his archpastoral ministry.

Among those who sent their congratulations were Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople, Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia, Patriarch Daniel of Romania, Patriarch Daniel of Bulgaria, Catholicos-Patriarch Shio of All Georgia, Archbishop George of Cyprus, and Archbishop Jerome II of Athens and All Greece. Pope Leo also conveyed his best wishes through the Apostolic Nuncio to Albania, Archbishop Miroslav Adamczyk.

An official statement from the Albanian Orthodox Church emphasized that numerous leaders of the Orthodox world expressed their deep respect for Archbishop John’s character and work. In today’s world, which suffers from a lack of spirituality, those who offered their congratulations particularly noted the importance of love and unity among the Orthodox Churches, wishing His Eminence God’s help in his future ministry.