Archbishop of Albania Visits Hagia Sophia and Chora Monastery During Pilgrimage

Archbishop of Albania visits Hagia Sophia and Chora Monastery during pilgrimage

Archbishop Ioannis of Tirana, Durres, and All Albania concluded his pilgrimage to the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Constantinople with visits to two major landmarks of Byzantine and Eastern Orthodox heritage on Tuesday, June 17. Accompanied by his delegation, the Archbishop toured Hagia Sophia and the Monastery of Chora—monuments emblematic of the spiritual, artistic, and theological legacy of Byzantium. A luncheon in his honour was hosted by the…

The Archbishop of Albania at Hagia Sophia and the Monastery of Chora | Orthodox Times (en)

On Tuesday, June 17, Archbishop Ioannis of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania concluded his visit to Constantinople as part of his peaceful pilgrimage to the Ecumenical Patriarchate by visiting two of the most significant monuments of Byzantine heritage and the Eastern Church. Accompanied by his delegation, the Archbishop first visited Hagia Sophia, the majestic cathedral of the Byzantine Empire and a powerful testament to the unity of faith, art, …