Albanian Primate in intensive care

Archbishop Anastasios. Photo: Albanian Church's website

Archbishop Anastasios. Photo: Albanian Church's website

The Primate of the Albanian Church, Archbishop Anastasios, was transferred to the intensive care unit on January 10, according to a Facebook post by the Albanian Church's press service.

"The health condition of His Beatitude Archbishop Anastasios of Albania has sharply deteriorated, and he has been moved to the intensive care unit, where he is on mechanical ventilation," reads the statement from the administration of the Athens hospital where the archpastor is being treated.

Previously, the UOJ reported that according to a statement by Athens medical staff, the condition of the Primate of the Albanian Church is deemed critical.

Read also

ROC Patriarch: Pope told his associates not to set him at odds with Kirill

According to Putin, Pope Francis was in the West a representative of the forces "striving to restore relations and revive spiritual foundations".

Media report on the procedure for electing a new Pope

The Roman Catholic Church bids farewell to Pope Francis, who has led it for the past 12 years.

Patriarch Porfirije discusses world situation with Putin

The Primate of the Serbian Church emphasized the importance of Russia's support for Serbia on the Kosovo issues and expressed hope for further cooperation in the Orthodox world.

Zelensky thanks UCCRO members for advocating for Ukraine abroad

The President met with religious leaders at St. Sophia of Kyiv. Representatives of the UOC were not present.

Zelensky and his wife to attend the funeral of Pope Francis

The farewell to the Pope will be held on April 26.

Orthodox residents of Odesa honor the Iveron Icon of Most Holy Theotokos

Metropolitan Agafangel blessed the flock after the service.