Thousands of Albanians gathered in the capital to pay their last respects to Archbishop Anastasios, who revived the country’s ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Greek Orthodox priests stand next to the casket of the late Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana, Durres and All ...

Kollyva, the boiled wheat-based sweet offered at Greek Orthodox memorial services for the repose of the souls of ... It is served during memorial services three, nine, or forty days after the funeral ...

It took two days for Anastasios's funeral procession to reach ... Credit: AP/Vlasov Sulaj A similar service was held at the main Greek Orthodox Church cathedral in Athens before the procession ...

Anastasios' body will remain at the church until Monday morning, when it will be transported to Albania for a funeral service ...

It took two days for Anastasios's funeral procession to reach ... its southern border with Greece. A similar service was held at the main Greek orthodox Church cathedral in Athens before the ...