As reported, on March 16, 2025, after being elected Primate of the Albanian Orthodox Church, a telephone conversation took place between the head of Phanar and the newly elected Primate of the Albanian Orthodox Church. Previously, Patriarch Bartholomew sent a written congratulation to His Beatitude Archbishop John.
Patriarch of Antioch congratulates new Primate of Albanian Church on election
On March 18, 2025, Patriarch John of Antioch congratulated His Beatitude Archbishop John on his election as Primate of the Albanian Orthodox Church. In a short welcoming speech, Patriarch John wished the new Primate of the Albanian Orthodox Church God’s blessing. This was reported by the Orthodoxia News Agency.
“We gladly received the news of your election as Archbishop of Tirana and All Albania. We congratulate you and ask Almighty God to grant you His heavenly blessings for the service of the Church, which He redeemed,” — said Patriarch John.
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