Albanian Orthodox Church Commemorates Saint John the Theologian | Orthodox Times (en)

Albanian Orthodox Church Commemorates Saint John the Theologian | Orthodox Times (en)

Today, May 8, the Orthodox Church in Albania commemorates the memory of Saint John the Apostle and Evangelist, the beloved disciple of Christ. Although the official name day of Archbishop Joan (Ioannis) of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania is celebrated on September 26—marking the Feast of the Repose of Saint John the Theologian—the faithful offered special prayers today for their spiritual leader. “May the Lord grant His Beatitude many years fill…

8 May: The Holy Apostle and Evangelist John theologian, named "the disciple whom Jesus loved", celebrated today in honour of the ministry that takes place, each year, on this day, at his tomb 8 May: The Holy Apostle and Evangelist John theologian, named "the disciple whom Jesus loved", celebrated today in honour of the ministry that takes place, each year, on this day, at his tomb On 8 May, believers celebrate the Holy Apostle and Evangelist loa…