Archbishop Anastasios (Yannoulatos) - Revision history

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	— Metropolitan of Androusa 1992. Succeeded by [https://www.ecclesiagreece.gr/ecclesiajoomla/index.php/en/dioceses/holy-metropolis-of-phokis Bishop Theoktistos (Kloukinas)].		— Metropolitan of Androusa 1992. Succeeded by [https://www.ecclesiagreece.gr/ecclesiajoomla/index.php/en/dioceses/holy-metropolis-of-phokis Bishop Theoktistos (Kloukinas)].

	— Archbishop of Tiranë, Durrës, and All Albania 1992-2025. Preceded by : [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damian_of_Albania Archbishop Damian (Kokoneshi)] 1966-1967. Succeeded by : ~~____~~.		— Archbishop of Tiranë, Durrës, and All Albania 1992-2025. Preceded by : [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damian_of_Albania Archbishop Damian (Kokoneshi)] 1966-1967. Succeeded by : [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Pelushi Archbishop John (Pelushi)].

	==Reflections==		==Reflections==

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	[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makarios_III Archbishop Macarius III (Mouskos)]		[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makarios_III Archbishop Macarius III (Mouskos)]

			[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Theophan_(Noli) Metropolitan Theophan (Noli)]

			[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visarion_Xhuvani Archbishop Visarion (Xhuvani)]

			[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_of_Albania Archbishop Christopher (Kisi)]

			[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paisi_of_Albania Archbishop Paisi (Vodica)]

			[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damian_of_Albania Archbishop Damian (Kokoneshi)]

	[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_of_Cyprus_(archbishop) Archbishop George (Papachrysostomou)]		[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_of_Cyprus_(archbishop) Archbishop George (Papachrysostomou)]

			[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Pelushi Archbishop John (Pelusi)]

	[https://orthodox-church-kenya.org History of the Orthodox Church in Kenya]		[https://orthodox-church-kenya.org History of the Orthodox Church in Kenya]

	[https://dacb.org/stories/kenya/gathuna-george Dictionary of African Christian Biography article about Bishop George (Gathuna) and the Church in Kenya]		[https://dacb.org/stories/kenya/gathuna-george Dictionary of African Christian Biography article about former Bishop George (Gathuna) and the Church in Kenya]

	[https://dacb.org/histories/uganda-history-christianity/ A History of Christianity in Uganda]		[https://dacb.org/histories/uganda-history-christianity/ A History of Christianity in Uganda]

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	On Tuesday, 20 January, 2025, the Memorial [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Divine_Liturgy Divine Liturgy] was served by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hierotheos_Vlachos Metropolitan Hierotheos (Vlachos)] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropolis_of_Nafpaktos_and_Agios_Vlasios Aghios Nafpaktos and Vlassios] in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropolitan_Cathedral_of_Athens Metropolitan Cathedral of the Holy Annunciation] in Athens, Greece.		On Tuesday, 20 January, 2025, the Memorial [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Divine_Liturgy Divine Liturgy] was served by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hierotheos_Vlachos Metropolitan Hierotheos (Vlachos)] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropolis_of_Nafpaktos_and_Agios_Vlasios Aghios Nafpaktos and Vlassios] in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropolitan_Cathedral_of_Athens Metropolitan Cathedral of the Holy Annunciation] in Athens, Greece.

	This was followed by a [ https://archbishop-of-ottawa.org/content/litiya-trisagion-dead		This was followed by a [https://archbishop-of-ottawa.org/content/litiya-trisagion-dead Trisagion Service] led by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ieronymos_II_of_Athens Archbishop Hieronymos II of Athens and All Greece], and the veneration of the body of the newly-departed Archbishop of Albania.
	Trisagion Service] led by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ieronymos_II_of_Athens Archbishop Hieronymos II of Athens and All Greece], and the veneration of the body of the newly-departed Archbishop of Albania.


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	— ~~19.11.1972~~ Bishop of Androusa 1972-1992. Preceded by : ____.		— Bishop of Androusa 1972-1992. Preceded by : ____.

	— Metropolitan of Androusa 1992. Succeeded by [https://www.ecclesiagreece.gr/ecclesiajoomla/index.php/en/dioceses/holy-metropolis-of-phokis Bishop Theoktistos (Kloukinas)].		— Metropolitan of Androusa 1992. Succeeded by [https://www.ecclesiagreece.gr/ecclesiajoomla/index.php/en/dioceses/holy-metropolis-of-phokis Bishop Theoktistos (Kloukinas)].

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	On 24 October, 2008, according to Article 10 of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitution_of_Albania Constitution of the Republic of Albania], Archbishop Anastasios signed the Agreement provided for by the Constitution between the [https://orthodoxalbania.org/2020/en/ Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania] and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Council_of_Ministers_(Albania) Council of Ministers] (which was subsequently ratified by the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parliament_of_Albania#Since_1946 People’s Assembly]). On 22 January, 2009, it was decreed by the President of the Republic, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bamir_Topi Mr. Bamir Topi], and became State Law No. 10057/22.1.2009. This is an agreement that regulates the relations between the State and the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania in accordance with the legal government of Albania.		On 24 October, 2008, according to Article 10 of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitution_of_Albania Constitution of the Republic of Albania], Archbishop Anastasios signed the Agreement provided for by the Constitution between the [https://orthodoxalbania.org/2020/en/ Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania] and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Council_of_Ministers_(Albania) Council of Ministers] (which was subsequently ratified by the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parliament_of_Albania#Since_1946 People’s Assembly]). On 22 January, 2009, it was decreed by the President of the Republic, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bamir_Topi Mr. Bamir Topi], and became State Law No. 10057/22.1.2009. This is an agreement that regulates the relations between the State and the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania in accordance with the legal government of Albania.
	It ~~which~~ is administered and regulated according to the new Statute which was approved in November, 2006, in the special ~~Clerical~~-Laity Assembly, in Durrës.		It is administered and regulated according to the new Statute which was approved in November, 2006, in the special Clergy-Laity Assembly, in Durrës.

	Through his initiatives and work, thousands of people were provided with jobs ; serious works of social structure were created ; and the Orthodox Church of Albania became a multi-dynamic spiritual factor and a factor of progress.		Through his initiatives and work, thousands of people were provided with jobs ; serious works of social structure were created ; and the Orthodox Church of Albania became a multi-dynamic spiritual factor and a factor of progress.
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	He participated in the [https://www.oikoumene.org/what-we-do/commission-on-world-mission-and-evangelism World Mission and Evangelisation Assemblies] (Mexico, 1963 ; Bangkok, 1973 ; Melbourne, 1980 ; San Antonio, 1989) and the [https://www.oikoumene.org/about-the-wcc/organizational-structure/assembly WCC Assemblies] ([https://www.oikoumene.org/news/uppsala-1968-the-times-they-were-achanging Uppsala, 1968] ; [https://hhr-atlas.ieg-mainz.de/articles/bouwman-nairobi Nairobi, 1975] ; [https://wcc2006.info/en/about-the-assembly/previous-assemblies/vancouver.html Vancouver, 1983] ; [https://www.oikoumene.org/news/wcc70-at-the-end-of-an-assembly Canberra, 1991] ; [https://www.oikoumene.org/resources/documents/being-together-under-the-cross-in-africa-the-assembly-message Harare, 1998] ; [https://www.oikoumene.org/resources/documents/official-report-of-the-wcc-9th-assembly Porto Alegre, 2006]).		He participated in the [https://www.oikoumene.org/what-we-do/commission-on-world-mission-and-evangelism World Mission and Evangelisation Assemblies] (Mexico, 1963 ; Bangkok, 1973 ; Melbourne, 1980 ; San Antonio, 1989) and the [https://www.oikoumene.org/about-the-wcc/organizational-structure/assembly WCC Assemblies] ([https://www.oikoumene.org/news/uppsala-1968-the-times-they-were-achanging Uppsala, 1968] ; [https://hhr-atlas.ieg-mainz.de/articles/bouwman-nairobi Nairobi, 1975] ; [https://wcc2006.info/en/about-the-assembly/previous-assemblies/vancouver.html Vancouver, 1983] ; [https://www.oikoumene.org/news/wcc70-at-the-end-of-an-assembly Canberra, 1991] ; [https://www.oikoumene.org/resources/documents/being-together-under-the-cross-in-africa-the-assembly-message Harare, 1998] ; [https://www.oikoumene.org/resources/documents/official-report-of-the-wcc-9th-assembly Porto Alegre, 2006]).

	He was an Honourary Member of the [https://www.oed.com/dictionary/curatorium_n?tl=true Curatorium] of the Roman Catholic Institute “Pro Oriente” Vienna (1989-2025). He served as President-Moderator of the Commission for [https://oikoumene.org/what-we-do/commission-on-world-mission-and-evangelism World Mission and Evangelisation] of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Council_of_Churches World Council of Churches] (1984-1991). He was a member of the [https://www.oikoumene.org/about-the-wcc/organizational-structure/wcc-central-committee Central Committee of the World Council of Churches] (1998-2006). He was also a member of the [https://rfpeurope.org/european-council-of-religious-leaders/ European Council of Religious Leaders : Religions for Peace] (2001-2025). He served a term as Vice-President of the [https://ceceurope.org/ Conference of European Churches] (2003-2009). He served as a President of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Council_of_Churches World Council of Churches] (2006-2013) ; Honourary President of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religions_for_Peace World Conference of Religions for Peace] (2006-2013) ; President of the [https://knfsh.al/en/historiku-i-knfsh-se/ Interreligious Council of Albania] (2018).		He was an Honourary Member of the [https://www.oed.com/dictionary/curatorium_n?tl=true Curatorium] of the [https://www.pro-oriente.at/en/structure Roman Catholic Institute “Pro Oriente”, Vienna] (1989-2025). He served as President-Moderator of the Commission for [https://oikoumene.org/what-we-do/commission-on-world-mission-and-evangelism World Mission and Evangelisation] of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Council_of_Churches World Council of Churches] (1984-1991). He was a member of the [https://www.oikoumene.org/about-the-wcc/organizational-structure/wcc-central-committee Central Committee of the World Council of Churches] (1998-2006). He was also a member of the [https://rfpeurope.org/european-council-of-religious-leaders/ European Council of Religious Leaders : Religions for Peace] (2001-2025). He served a term as Vice-President of the [https://ceceurope.org/ Conference of European Churches] (2003-2009). He served as a President of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Council_of_Churches World Council of Churches] (2006-2013) ; Honourary President of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religions_for_Peace World Conference of Religions for Peace] (2006-2013) ; President of the [https://knfsh.al/en/historiku-i-knfsh-se/ Interreligious Council of Albania] (2018).

	[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Chryssavgis Protopresbyter John Chryssavgis] recalled :		[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Chryssavgis Protopresbyter John Chryssavgis] recalled :

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	Archbishop Anastasios trained and ordained 145 new clergy, while he took care of the publication of liturgical and other religious books. He established a Technical Service in the Church of Albania ~~and~~ ensured the reconstruction of 150 new churches, the restoration of 70 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monasticism monasteries] and churches (kept as historical cultural monuments) ; the repair of 160 churches ; of 45 church buildings (Archdiocese headquarters, Metropolises (diocesan centres), schools, clinics, hostels, youth camps, etc.), making a total of 425 buildings.		Archbishop Anastasios trained and ordained 145 new clergy, while he took care of the publication of liturgical and other religious books. He established a Technical Service in the Church of Albania. He ensured the reconstruction of 150 new churches, the restoration of 70 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monasticism monasteries] and churches (kept as historical cultural monuments) ; the repair of 160 churches ; of 45 church buildings (Archdiocese headquarters, Metropolises (diocesan centres), schools, clinics, hostels, youth camps, etc.), making a total of 425 new and renovated buildings.

	He founded the first women's monastery ([https://www.instagram.com/orthodrexler/p/CzmHWyxPR6b/?img_index=1 Skete of the Holy Myrrh-bearers]), in which a nun has lived in [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Asceticism asceticism] since 2011.		He founded the first women's monastery ([https://www.instagram.com/orthodrexler/p/CzmHWyxPR6b/?img_index=1 Skete of the Holy Myrrh-bearers]), in which a nun has lived in [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Asceticism asceticism] since 2011.
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	Through numerous difficulties, he rebuilt the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania from complete ruin, re-organised more than 400 parishes, founded the [https://orthodoxalbania.org/2020/en/2012/10/16/the-theological-academy-resurrection-of-christ-in-st-saint-vlash-durres-2/ Theological Academy “Resurrection of Christ”] in Durrës (1992), and 12 ecclesiastical [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyceum Lyceums] ; and he educated and ordained 159 clergy.		Through numerous difficulties, he rebuilt the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania from complete ruin, re-organised more than 400 parishes, founded the [https://orthodoxalbania.org/2020/en/2012/10/16/the-theological-academy-resurrection-of-christ-in-st-saint-vlash-durres-2/ Theological Academy “Resurrection of Christ”] in Durrës (1992), and 12 ecclesiastical [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyceum Lyceums] ; and he educated and ordained 159 clergy.

	He opened a seminary with more than 80 students ; within 2 years, the number of clergy increased from 11 to 56.		He opened a seminary with more than 80 students ; within 2 years, the number of clergy increased from 11 to 56.

	==Albanian Orthodox in Canada 1990-present==		==Albanian Orthodox in Canada 1990-present==

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	On 4 November, 1929, Anastasios Yannoulatos was born in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piraeus Pireus], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greece Greece] (a port city adjacent to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athens Athens]). He was born into a devout [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Introduction_to_Orthodox_Christianity Orthodox Christian] family, and he was raised as a serious [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Orthodox_Church Orthodox Christian]. He was raised as a regular and active participant in parish services of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Greece Orthodox Church of Greece].		On 4 November, 1929, Anastasios Yannoulatos was born in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piraeus Pireus], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greece Greece] (a port city adjacent to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athens Athens]). He was born into a devout [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Introduction_to_Orthodox_Christianity Orthodox Christian] family, and he was raised as a serious [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Orthodox_Church Orthodox Christian]. He was raised as a regular and active participant in parish services of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Greece Orthodox Church of Greece].

	Anastasios received the primary and secondary education available in his home city at that time. He entered the ~~2nd~~ Athens Boys’ High School in 1947.		Anastasios received the primary and secondary education available in his home city at that time. He entered the Second Athens Boys’ High School in 1947.

	At first, he enjoyed mathematics ; and during his teenage years, he wanted to continue his studies in this field.		At first, he enjoyed mathematics ; and during his teenage years, he wanted to continue his studies in this field.
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	In addition, Anastasios took part in meetings and activities of the movement “[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Syndesmos International Orthodox Syndesmos]”. This international movement of Orthodox Christian youth developed communication and co-operation amongst various local and national Orthodox Christian youth organisations. Anastasios was elected to serve as General Secretary of the organisation, and he served thus 1958-1961. Later, he was elected to serve as President of the organisation, and he served thus 1964-1978.		In addition, Anastasios took part in meetings and activities of the movement “[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Syndesmos International Orthodox Syndesmos]”. This international movement of Orthodox Christian youth developed communication and co-operation amongst various local and national Orthodox Christian youth organisations. Anastasios was elected to serve as General Secretary of the organisation, and he served thus from 1958 to 1961. Later, he was elected to serve as President of the organisation, and he served thus from 1964 to 1978.

	During this time, he met other young leaders who shared the same zeal to proclaim the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Gospel Gospel]. Together, they began to understand that Christ could never be satisfied with proclaiming the Gospel only within the Church. His original command was to go to all nations ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2028%3A18-20&version=NKJV Matthew 18:18-20]). Therefore, missions are not only internal, but also external. The “Great Commission” of the past is a great responsibility for the present.		During this time, he met other young leaders who shared the same zeal to proclaim the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Gospel Gospel]. Together, they began to understand that Christ could never be satisfied with proclaiming the Gospel only within the Church. His original command was to go to all nations ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2028%3A18-20&version=NKJV Matthew 18:18-20]). Therefore, missions are not only internal, but also external. The “Great Commission” of the past is a great responsibility for the present.
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	He ordained 62 African clergy, and he tonsured 42 [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Reader readers] – [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Catechumen catechists] from 8 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ethnic_groups_of_Africa African tribes] ; at the same time he promoted the translations of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/divine_liturgy Divine Liturgy] into 4 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_Africa African languages]. He ensured the stabilisation of approximately 150 Orthodox parishes and nuclei, and the construction of dozens of Temples ; he erected 7 missionary stations, and he ensured the creation of schools and medical stations.		He ordained 62 African clergy, and he tonsured 42 [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Reader readers] – [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Catechumen catechists] from 8 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ethnic_groups_of_Africa African tribes] ; at the same time he promoted the translations of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/divine_liturgy Divine Liturgy] into 4 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_Africa African languages]. He ensured the stabilisation of approximately 150 Orthodox parishes and nuclei, and the construction of dozens of Temples ; he erected 7 missionary stations, and he ensured the creation of schools and medical stations.

	In the 1980s, the Orthodox Church in East Africa was on the verge of collapse as a ~~consequences~~ of internal ~~problems~~ that led to the deposition of the Kenyan bishop at that time ([https://orthodoxwiki.org/George_(Gathuna)_of_Nitria Bishop George (Gathuna) of Nitria]). [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriarch_Nicholas_VI_of_Alexandria Patriarch Nicholas VI of Alexandria] invited Bishop Anastasios to take over the see. Bishop Anastasios accepted this responsibility, but he also continued his work at the University of Athens. He was not, however, the “ruling bishop”, but he served as the administrator of the diocese.		In the 1980s, the Orthodox Church in East Africa was on the verge of collapse as a consequence of internal troubles that led to the deposition of the Kenyan bishop at that time ([https://orthodoxwiki.org/George_(Gathuna)_of_Nitria Bishop George (Gathuna) of Nitria]). [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriarch_Nicholas_VI_of_Alexandria Patriarch Nicholas VI of Alexandria] invited Bishop Anastasios to take over the see. Bishop Anastasios accepted this responsibility, but he also continued his work at the University of Athens. He was not, however, the “ruling bishop”, but he served as the administrator of the diocese.

	In Africa, the main priority of Bishop Anastasios was to create a strong Orthodox Christian community which was led by local leaders. The bishop’s first priority was immediately to open a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seminary seminary]. The construction of this seminary had 10 years previously been started by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makarios_III Archbishop Macarius III (Mouskos)], and then it was forced to be interrupted. Along with training personnel, Bishop Anastasios organised the translation of divine services into 7 distinct languages. Under his leadership, 67 new Temples were constructed, and 25 existing ones were renovated. He also worked towards the construction of schools, kindergartens, mobile hospitals, and missionary centres.		In Africa, the main priority of Bishop Anastasios was to create a strong Orthodox Christian community which was led by local leaders. The bishop’s first priority was immediately to open a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seminary seminary]. The construction of this seminary had 10 years previously been started by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makarios_III Archbishop Macarius III (Mouskos)], and then it was forced to be interrupted. Along with training personnel, Bishop Anastasios organised the translation of divine services into 7 distinct languages. Under his leadership, 67 new Temples were constructed, and 25 existing ones were renovated. He also worked towards the construction of schools, kindergartens, mobile hospitals, and missionary centres.
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	Archbishop Anastasios trained and ordained 145 new clergy, while he took care of the publication of liturgical and other religious books. He established a Technical Service in the Church of Albania and ensured the reconstruction of 150 new churches, the restoration of 70 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monasticism monasteries] and churches-cultural monuments ~~and~~ the repair of 160 churches ~~and~~ 45 church buildings (Archdiocese headquarters, Metropolises (diocesan centres), schools, clinics, hostels, youth camps, etc.), a total of 425 buildings. He founded the first women's monastery ([https://www.instagram.com/orthodrexler/p/CzmHWyxPR6b/?img_index=1 Skete of the Holy Myrrh-bearers]), in which a nun has lived in [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Asceticism asceticism] since 2011.		Archbishop Anastasios trained and ordained 145 new clergy, while he took care of the publication of liturgical and other religious books. He established a Technical Service in the Church of Albania and ensured the reconstruction of 150 new churches, the restoration of 70 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monasticism monasteries] and churches (kept as historical cultural monuments) ; the repair of 160 churches ; of 45 church buildings (Archdiocese headquarters, Metropolises (diocesan centres), schools, clinics, hostels, youth camps, etc.), making a total of 425 buildings.

			He founded the first women's monastery ([https://www.instagram.com/orthodrexler/p/CzmHWyxPR6b/?img_index=1 Skete of the Holy Myrrh-bearers]), in which a nun has lived in [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Asceticism asceticism] since 2011.

	Through numerous difficulties, he rebuilt the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania from complete ruin, re-organised more than 400 parishes, founded the [https://orthodoxalbania.org/2020/en/2012/10/16/the-theological-academy-resurrection-of-christ-in-st-saint-vlash-durres-2/ Theological Academy “Resurrection of Christ”] in Durrës (1992), and 12 ecclesiastical [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyceum Lyceums] ; and he educated and ordained 159 clergy.		Through numerous difficulties, he rebuilt the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania from complete ruin, re-organised more than 400 parishes, founded the [https://orthodoxalbania.org/2020/en/2012/10/16/the-theological-academy-resurrection-of-christ-in-st-saint-vlash-durres-2/ Theological Academy “Resurrection of Christ”] in Durrës (1992), and 12 ecclesiastical [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyceum Lyceums] ; and he educated and ordained 159 clergy.

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	[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_of_Cyprus_(archbishop) Archbishop George (Papachrysostomou)]		[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_of_Cyprus_(archbishop) Archbishop George (Papachrysostomou)]

	~~[https://www.cna.al/english/aktualitet/nderroi-jete-ne-moshen-95-vjecare-jeta-dhe-veprat-e-kryepiskopit-anas-i421141 Died at the age of 95 / The life and works of Archbishop Anastasios Janullatos]~~

	~~[https://greekreporter.com/2025/01/25/archbishop-anastasios-albania-dies/ Greek Reporter : Archbishop Anastasios of Albania Dies]~~

	[https://en.protothema.gr/2025/01/25/the-archbishop-of-albania-anastasios-has-passed-away-his-life-and-greatest-achievements/ Protothema : The Archbishop of Albania Anastasios has passed away : His Life and greatest Achievements]

	~~[https://wheeljournal.com/larger-than-life-archbishop-anastasios-yannoulatos-of-albania-1929-2025/ The Wheel Journal : Larger than Life Archbishop Anastasios Yannoulatos of Albania 1929-2025]~~

	[https://orthodox-church-kenya.org History of the Orthodox Church in Kenya]		[https://orthodox-church-kenya.org History of the Orthodox Church in Kenya]
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	[https://dacb.org/histories/uganda-history-christianity/ A History of Christianity in Uganda]		[https://dacb.org/histories/uganda-history-christianity/ A History of Christianity in Uganda]

	~~[https://www.ocmc.org/remembering-his-beatitude-archbishop-anastasios-tirana-durres-and-all-albania OCMC.org : Remembering His Beatitude Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana, Durres, and All Albania]~~

	~~[https://www.hchc.edu/my-spiritual-father-and-mentor-archbishop-anastasios-of-albania/ Hellennic College-Holy Cross : My Spiritual Father and Mentor Archbishop Anastasios of Albania]~~

	[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Alexandria Orthodoxwiki article about the Church of Alexandria]		[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Alexandria Orthodoxwiki article about the Church of Alexandria]

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	[https://orthodox-church-kenya.org History of the Orthodox Church in Kenya]		[https://orthodox-church-kenya.org History of the Orthodox Church in Kenya]

	[https://dacb.org/stories/kenya/gathuna-george Dictionary of African Christian Biography article about Bishop George (Gathuna) and the Church in Kenya]		[https://dacb.org/stories/kenya/gathuna-george Dictionary of African Christian Biography article about Bishop George (Gathuna) and the Church in Kenya]

			[https://dacb.org/histories/uganda-history-christianity/ A History of Christianity in Uganda]

	[https://www.ocmc.org/remembering-his-beatitude-archbishop-anastasios-tirana-durres-and-all-albania OCMC.org : Remembering His Beatitude Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana, Durres, and All Albania]		[https://www.ocmc.org/remembering-his-beatitude-archbishop-anastasios-tirana-durres-and-all-albania OCMC.org : Remembering His Beatitude Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana, Durres, and All Albania]

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	[https://wheeljournal.com/larger-than-life-archbishop-anastasios-yannoulatos-of-albania-1929-2025/ The Wheel Journal : Larger than Life Archbishop Anastasios Yannoulatos of Albania 1929-2025]		[https://wheeljournal.com/larger-than-life-archbishop-anastasios-yannoulatos-of-albania-1929-2025/ The Wheel Journal : Larger than Life Archbishop Anastasios Yannoulatos of Albania 1929-2025]

	[https://orthodox-church-kenya.org History of the Orthodox Church in Kenya]		[https://orthodox-church-kenya.org History of the Orthodox Church in Kenya]

			[https://dacb.org/stories/kenya/gathuna-george Dictionary of African Christian Biography article about Bishop George (Gathuna) and the Church in Kenya]

	[https://www.ocmc.org/remembering-his-beatitude-archbishop-anastasios-tirana-durres-and-all-albania OCMC.org : Remembering His Beatitude Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana, Durres, and All Albania]		[https://www.ocmc.org/remembering-his-beatitude-archbishop-anastasios-tirana-durres-and-all-albania OCMC.org : Remembering His Beatitude Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana, Durres, and All Albania]

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	He ordained 62 African clergy, and he tonsured 42 [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Reader readers] – [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Catechumen catechists] from 8 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ethnic_groups_of_Africa African tribes] ; at the same time he promoted the translations of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/divine_liturgy Divine Liturgy] into 4 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_Africa African languages]. He ensured the stabilisation of approximately 150 Orthodox parishes and nuclei, and the construction of dozens of Temples ; he erected 7 missionary stations, and he ensured the creation of schools and medical stations.		He ordained 62 African clergy, and he tonsured 42 [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Reader readers] – [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Catechumen catechists] from 8 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ethnic_groups_of_Africa African tribes] ; at the same time he promoted the translations of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/divine_liturgy Divine Liturgy] into 4 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_Africa African languages]. He ensured the stabilisation of approximately 150 Orthodox parishes and nuclei, and the construction of dozens of Temples ; he erected 7 missionary stations, and he ensured the creation of schools and medical stations.

	In the 1980s, the Orthodox Church in East Africa was on the verge of collapse as a consequences of internal problems that led to the deposition of the Kenyan bishop at that time. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriarch_Nicholas_VI_of_Alexandria Patriarch Nicholas VI of Alexandria] invited Bishop Anastasios to take over the see. Bishop Anastasios accepted this responsibility, but he also continued his work at the University of Athens. He was not, however, the “ruling bishop”, but he served as the administrator of the diocese.		In the 1980s, the Orthodox Church in East Africa was on the verge of collapse as a consequences of internal problems that led to the deposition of the Kenyan bishop at that time ([https://orthodoxwiki.org/George_(Gathuna)_of_Nitria Bishop George (Gathuna) of Nitria]). [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriarch_Nicholas_VI_of_Alexandria Patriarch Nicholas VI of Alexandria] invited Bishop Anastasios to take over the see. Bishop Anastasios accepted this responsibility, but he also continued his work at the University of Athens. He was not, however, the “ruling bishop”, but he served as the administrator of the diocese.

	In Africa, the main priority of Bishop Anastasios was to create a strong Orthodox Christian community which was led by local leaders. The bishop’s first priority was immediately to open a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seminary seminary]. The construction of this seminary had 10 years previously been started by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makarios_III Archbishop Macarius III (Mouskos)], and then it was forced to be interrupted. Along with training personnel, Bishop Anastasios organised the translation of divine services into 7 distinct languages. Under his leadership, 67 new Temples were constructed, and 25 existing ones were renovated. He also worked towards the construction of schools, kindergartens, mobile hospitals, and missionary centres.		In Africa, the main priority of Bishop Anastasios was to create a strong Orthodox Christian community which was led by local leaders. The bishop’s first priority was immediately to open a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seminary seminary]. The construction of this seminary had 10 years previously been started by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makarios_III Archbishop Macarius III (Mouskos)], and then it was forced to be interrupted. Along with training personnel, Bishop Anastasios organised the translation of divine services into 7 distinct languages. Under his leadership, 67 new Temples were constructed, and 25 existing ones were renovated. He also worked towards the construction of schools, kindergartens, mobile hospitals, and missionary centres.