The Primates of the Churches of Greece and Albania held a joint meeting

Archbishop John of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania visited the Archdiocese of Athens, where he held an official meeting with Archbishop Jerome of Athens and All Greece. The meeting was dedicated to exchanging experiences in the field of church ministry and discussing current social initiatives, according to the Orthodox Times.

During the talks, the primates of the two Churches paid special attention to educational and philanthropic activities. Archbishop John presented a detailed report on the work of Albanian church schools and social institutions, emphasizing the importance of supporting education. In turn, Archbishop Jerome spoke about the activities of social and charitable institutions under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Athens and the metropolises of Greece.

The parties agreed that pastoral ministry and a prompt response to the pressing needs of society remain the key tasks of the modern Churches. Also participating in the meeting were Metropolitan Anastasius of Korchyn, representatives of the clergy from both countries, and Bishop Barnabas of Christoupoli, who welcomed the delegation upon their arrival at the residence.

It should be noted that Archbishop John of Albania participated in an international academic conference organized by the Patriarchate of Constantinople in France and dedicated to the tenth anniversary of the Council of Crete. In his address, the Primate of the Albanian Orthodox Church emphasized the historical significance of the 2016 Council as a symbol of the Church’s unity.