Enthronement of the Metropolitan of Korça, Anastasios/ His Beatitude, Joan: Korça will flourish under your leadership

2025-09-27 11:40:00, Aktualitet CNA

Enthronement of the Metropolitan of Korça, Anastasios/ His Beatitude,

His Beatitude, Joan, is leading the ceremony of the Enthronement of the Metropolitan of Korça, His Grace Anastas.

Archbishop Joan emphasized that his enthronement comes at an important moment where the foundations of the church have been laid, the church has been rebuilt, and the work to strengthen it must continue.

His Beatitude, John, handed over the Metropolis of Korça as a precious treasure, saying that he was leaving it in safe and golden hands.

Archbishop Joan expressed his conviction that Korça will flourish under the leadership of the Metropolitan of Korça, Anastas.

"Dear hierarchal brothers, dear believers.

Today is a day of great joy for the Metropolis and the Church. We are gathered here to enthrone the new Metropolitan, a devout son of the Church who brings spiritual devotion.

I had the blessing and privilege of continuing the work of Archbishop Anastasios for years.

The years I have spent here are the most beautiful of my life. Korça will forever be in my heart. I will always remember you with gratitude.

The enthronement of Metropolitan Anastas of Korça comes at an important moment where the foundations have been laid, the church has been rebuilt and the work to strengthen the church must continue. I am handing over this 135-year-old treasure to you. I am leaving it in safe and golden hands. Korça will flourish under your leadership”, said Archbishop Joan, among other things. / CNA