For the Passing of Pope John-Paul II

ORTHODOX AUTOCEPHALOUS CHURCH OF ALBANIA
 

PRESS  RELEASE

FOR THE PASSING OF POPE JOHN-PAUL II

Archbishop ANASTASIOS of Tirana, Durres and All Albania

sent to Vatican the following telegram:

We wholeheartedly participate in the profound sorrow for the passing of the great Pope John-Paul II, this extraordinary religious personality, courageous visionary and remarkable universal leader, who, loving Christ with all his existence, struggled with inspired historical initiatives, perseverance and a unique strength to foster universally love, peace, justice and reconciliation among people of various faiths, leaving his luminous stamp in modern history. Remembering with gratitude his special love for Albania, we humbly pray that the Lord gives him rest among His saints who radiate the light of the Cross and Resurrection of Christ all over the world.

+ Anastasios, Archbishop of Tirana, Durres and All Albania

3.4.05

(Press Office of the Archdiocese of Tirana)