Metropolitan Methodios Hosts Luncheon in Honor of His Beatitude Archbishop Joani of Albania

Monday, March 02, 2026

Metropolitan Methodios hosted a luncheon in honor of His Beatitude Archbishop Joani of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania. The gathering provided an opportunity for fellowship, reflecting the unity and shared mission of the Orthodox Church.

Among the distinguished guests in attendance were Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, along with other hierarchs and clergy from throughout the region. The luncheon was marked by heartfelt exchanges, expressions of brotherly love, and a spirit of gratitude for the ongoing ministry and witness of the Church in Albania and beyond.

Metropolitan Methodios welcomed His Beatitude with deep respect and joy, noting the blessing of his presence and the strengthening of the sacred bonds that unite the Orthodox faithful. The gathering concluded in a spirit of thanksgiving, reaffirming the commitment of the hierarchs and clergy to serve Christ and His Holy Church with faith, unity, and love.