The funeral for the late Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana, Durres and All Albania was held at the Orthodox cathedral in Tirana on Thursday, with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presiding. 

The funeral service was attended by Orthodox patriarchs, archbishops, ecclesiastical delegations, representatives of the Vatican, a representative of the World Council of Churches and the heads of the religious communities of Albania.

Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and All Greece arrived together with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and a delegation of Greek government ministers, while delegations were also sent by main opposition PASOK, led by party president Nikos Androulakis, and opposition SYRIZA with party leader Sokratis Famellos.

Albania’s state and political leadership, as well as several diplomatic missions in the country, were among the dignitaries attending, including Albanian President Bajram Begaj, Prime Minister Edi Rama and opposition leader Sali Berisha. [AMNA]

Source: Ekathimerini.com