The pulse of Orthodox monasticism beats for the second day in Lefkada – The work of the 5th Orthodox Monastic Synagogue continuestranslated

In the Holy Monastery of Panagia Faneromenis Lefkada, the pulse of Orthodox Monasticism is beating, for the second day today, as yesterday, Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the work of the 5th Orthodox Monastic Synod began, which has as its central theme "Orthodox Monasticism and Mission" and is dedicated to the memory of the blessed Archbishop of Albania, Mr. Anastasios.  The Synaxis, which is an expression of Orthodox unity centered on the island of Lefkada, is honored with his presence by the successor of the blessed Anastasios, Archbishop of Tirana, Durres and all of Albania etc. John.

The official reception of the Beatitude took place in a solemn atmosphere yesterday morning in the Catholic Church of the Monastery. In parallel with the reception of the Primate of the Church of Albania, the reception of the holy relic of the hand of our Holy Father Nektarios Archbishop of Pentapolis the Wonderworker from the island of Aegina, which was buried by Gerontissa Timothei, took place.

Immediately after the Doxology for the reception, the Archbishop of Albania, Mr. Ioannis addressed a hearty greeting thanking for the warm welcome.

His Holiness the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew...