Historic visit of His Beatitude Archbishop Joani of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania to the U.S.

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On behalf of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America is pleased to announce the historic visit of His Beatitude Archbishop Joani of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania to the United States.   

His Beatitude Archbishop Joani will preside over the Pan-Orthodox Hierarchal Divine Liturgy on the occasion of the Feast of the Sunday of Orthodoxy, on March 1, 2026, at Saint Catherine Greek Orthodox Church in Braintree, Massachusetts. His Beatitude will concelebrate with His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and Hierarchs of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America. 

With the Divine Liturgy on the Sunday of Orthodoxy, His Beatitude Archbishop Joani of Albania will commence his first visit to the United States since his election and enthronement as Primate and Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania in March 2025. The visit comes following His Beatitude’s acceptance to offer the keynote address at the International Conference on the life and legacy of his predecessor and mentor, Archbishop Anastasios of blessed memory.  

The International Conference, entitled “Anastasios: Archbishop, Theologian, and Missionary” will be held at Hellenic College-Holy Cross School of Theology from March 2-4, 2026, on the occasion of the first anniversary since the passing of Archbishop Anastasios. Organized by the Huffington Ecumenical Institute at HCHC in collaboration with the Missions Institute of HCHC, the International Conference will gather prominent hierarchs, clergy, theologians, scholars, and lay leaders to reflect on the diverse and dynamic ministry of Archbishop Anastasios who brought renewal to the Church of Albania, advanced the ministry of missionary outreach in Albania, Africa, and beyond, and advocated for Orthodox unity and the Church’s role in ecumenical dialogue. 

For further information on and registration for the International Conference “Anastasios: Archbishop, Theologian, and Missionary,” please click here. 

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