With deep emotion and profound respect, I bid farewell to the ever-memorable Archbishop Anastasios of Albania—a radiant pillar of Orthodoxy and a true servant of God and humankind.
With his rare spiritual strength, his love for his fellow human being, and his tireless ministry, Archbishop Anastasios succeeded in restoring the Orthodox Church of Albania from the ruins and transforming it into a living symbol of hope and unity. His vision for a society of solidarity, peace, and coexistence is a precious legacy for us all. Through the worldwide recognition he earned, he gave both his country and Orthodoxy the place they deserve in the modern world.
His loss is great for the Church, for the Hellenic community, and for all of us who were blessed to know him. His words, his works, and his example will remain our guide.
May his memory be eternal. May he rest in peace.