The Archbishop of Albania at the Holy Church of Agia Paraskevi in Divjakatranslated

Today, July 26, 2026, when our Church honors the memory of Saint Paraskevi, the Archbishop of Tirana, Durres and all Albania Mr. Anastasios presided over the Divine Liturgy at the Holy Church of Saint Paraskevi in Divjakë. Together with Archbishop Anastasios, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Beratiu Mr. Astios, as well as clergy from the Archdiocese of Tirana and the Diocese of Beratiu, concelebrated.

A large number of believers from different parts of the country attended this great celebration.

The sermon of the Archbishop of Tirana, Dyrrachio and all Albania, Mr. Anastaasiou:

The celebration ended with the litany of the faithful around the Holy Church of Agia Paraskevi.

At the end of the ceremony, the Metropolitan of Verati thanked Archbishop Anastasios for his visit to the Holy Church of Agia Paraskevi in ​​Divyaka.

Local authorities were also present, including the Mayor Mr. Josif Gorreja — who, together with Mr. Arqile Gorreja, contributed to the construction of the Holy Church of Agia Paraskevi.

Archbishop Anastasios then visited the Holy Church of the Annunciation in Divyaka, where Fr. Pandeli Sota informed the Primate…