From Tirana to Gjirokastra and Saranda, the Orthodox Christians of Albania attended the Churches on Friday to participate in the Service of Akathist Hymn.
Metropolitan Joan of Korca officiated at the town’s historical Cathedral.
With his sermon he emphasized that Virgin Mary is a secure port, where wretched and disappointed human beings resort, waiting anxiously for a sign of salvation.
Metropolitan Nikolla of Fier presided at St. George’s Cathedral and Metropolitan Nikolaos of Elbasan officiated at St. George’s Church.