Albanias Ioannis: The search for the Holy is a deep spiritual need of mantranslated

The Regional European Forum "Religions for Peace Europe", in the framework of the "Shared Sacred Flourishing" program, was attended by His Beatitude the Archbishop of Tirana, Durres and all Albania etc. John, who addressed a greeting. In his speech, His Beatitude Archbishop John referred to the search for the Sanctuary as a deep spiritual need of man. He emphasized that this search should never become a cause of conflict, hatred or violence, but a path of peace, understanding and respect for every human being.

Addressing the representatives of religious communities and the participants of the forum, he emphasized the special responsibility that religious communities have to serve peace, heal wounds and strengthen bonds within society.

The discourse was also linked to the intellectual and academic legacy of the late Archbishop Anastasios, who devoted special attention to the search for the Transcendent and to the responsible dialogue between religious traditions.

The central message was that theological differences should not be hidden, but the true dialogue should highlight the common responsibility for peace, the...