Newly appointed Orthodox Archbishop Joan of Tirana, Durres and All Albania, looks on during an inauguration ceremony at the ...

According to the 2023 census, Orthodox believers in Albania make up about 7% of the 2.4 million population, although the church says the actual number is higher. The tiny Western Balkan country is ...

“Albania’s Autocephalous Orthodox Church wants to live in peace with all,” said Archbishop Joan, adding that religious co-existence but should be “defended and further enriched.