Albanian Orthodox Church

Quick Facts

Tradition: Christianity · Eastern Orthodoxy
Current leader: Archbishop John of Tirana
Leader since: 2025
Members: 500,000-800,000Wikipedia: Albanian Orthodox Church [n.d.]

Intro

The Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania (Albanian: Kisha Ortodokse Autoqefale e Shqipërisë), commonly known as the Albanian Orthodox Church or the Orthodox Church of Albania, is an autocephalous Eastern Orthodox church.

Structure

The Holy Synod of Bishops was established in 1997, and is currently composed of:

Archbishopric of Tirana-Durrës: Archbishop John (2025–), head of the Holy Synod, Exarch of Illyricum
Metropolis of Korçë: Anastas (2025–)
Metropolis of Berat, Vlorë and Kaninë: Asti (2024–)
Metropolis of Gjirokastër: Nathanail (2025–)
Metropolis of Elbasan, Shpat and Librazhd: Andon (2017–)
Metropolits of Apollonia and Fier: Nikolla of Apollonia (2014–)
Chief Secretary to The Holy Synod: Archimandrite Ignat (2025–)

Source(s)

Source: Intro adapted from the Wikipedia article "Albanian Orthodox Church". Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Source: Structure section text copied from the "Administration and Holy Synod" section of the Wikipedia article "Albanian Orthodox Church". Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.