Archbishop of Albania visits Hagia Sophia and Chora Monastery during pilgrimage

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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 Vlaga Community, attended by Metropolitans Maximos of Silivri and Stefanos of Calliopolis and Madytos, along with clergy and local representatives.

He later departed for the airport with Metropolitan Maximos, Albanian Consul General Armand Shandro, and other Patriarchate officials.

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