The Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania has reacted after clashes were recorded in the courtyard of the “Resurrection of Christ” Cathedral on Monday evening, expressing concern over the incident and calling for places of worship to be respected. The Church stresses that sacred spaces must not be turned into arenas of conflict, as they represent places of prayer, peace and religious services.
According to the statement, footage from the events in the cathedral courtyard has raised concern, while the religious institution recalls the importance of preserving the character of these spaces. In conclusion, the Church calls on the parties to distance themselves from violence and choose dialogue as a way to avoid escalating tensions.
The full statement
The Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania, after viewing footage of the events in the courtyard of the “Resurrection of Christ” Cathedral in Tirana, expresses concern and calls for its holy places to be respected. They are never spaces for conflict and confrontation, and they do not accept them.
The “Resurrection of Christ” Cathedral is a sacred place of prayer, where holy services are held and where a culture of peace is preached.
The Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania once again calls for distancing from violence and for finding space for dialogue.
Tirana, 19 October 2026