Metropolitan of Gjirokastër consecrates St. Paraskeva Pilgrimage Church in Albania

Metropolitan Nathanael of Gjirokastër consecrated the pilgrimage Church of St. Paraskeva in Terihat, Dropull, southern Albania, in a festive atmosphere marked by prayer and devotion.

Following the consecration ceremony, Metropolitan Nathanael celebrated the Divine Liturgy, concelebrating with clergy from his Metropolis, as well as Abbot Arsenios of the Monastery of Molyvdoskepastos and Archimandrite Isaac from the same monastery.

The church is a well-known pilgrimage destination, attracting both Orthodox Christians and people of other religious backgrounds who believe in the miraculous intercession of St. Paraskeva and seek her blessings.

Located near the Kakavia–Gjirokastër road, the church welcomes visitors throughout the year, with many travelers stopping to light a candle and offer a prayer.

The consecration marked a significant occasion for the local Orthodox community, highlighting the enduring devotion to St. Paraskeva in the region.

By Fr. Ilias Makos