Archbishop Joan celebrates Divine Liturgy at the Church of Saint Friday in Kavaja

2025-07-26 19:40:00, Aktualitet CNA

Archbishop Joan celebrates Divine Liturgy at the Church of Saint Friday in

His Beatitude, Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës and all Albania, Joan celebrated the Divine Liturgy today at the Church of Saint Friday, Çetë Village, Kavajë.

The day began with the celebration in honor of the Great Martyr Saint Friday.

Archbishop Joan celebrates Divine Liturgy at the Church of Saint Friday in

Believers from the area and beyond gathered to participate in this rare event, where Fortlumturia led the service together with local clergy.

Archbishop Joan celebrates Divine Liturgy at the Church of Saint Friday in

In his deeply spiritual sermon, among other things, the Archbishop emphasized:

“Good Friday did not only testify with words, but with her life and blood to her love for Christ… she invites us not to be afraid to witness to Christ in our daily lives – with purity, with love and with steadfastness in the truth of the Gospel.”

After the Liturgy, His Holiness visited the Church of Saint Nicholas in the city of Kavaja. A cordial meeting was held there with the Mayor of Kavaja, Fisnik Qosja, where the importance of healthy cooperation between the Church and local authorities in the service of the community was emphasized.

Archbishop Joan celebrates Divine Liturgy at the Church of Saint Friday in

Next, Archbishop Joan, accompanied by Qosja and representatives of the local Church, visited the Ethnographic Museum of Kavaja, where he was closely acquainted with the historical and cultural heritage of this region. He praised the preservation of cultural identity as a bridge that connects generations and strengthens the spiritual memory of the people.

Archbishop Joan celebrates Divine Liturgy at the Church of Saint Friday in

At the conclusion of the visit, a luncheon was organized in a family and friendly atmosphere, attended by representatives of local government, clergy, intellectuals, businessmen and ordinary believers. At this joint table, thanks were exchanged and messages of unity, gratitude and inspiration for the future were conveyed.

This visit of His Beatitude constitutes an important event for the spiritual life of the city and surrounding area of Kavaja, as evidence of pastoral care and the strengthening of the living bond between the Shepherd and his flock./CNA