Condolence message was issued by President of Albania Bayram Begai, for his death Archbishop Anastasiou. In a post on social networks he expresses his warm condolences to the Church and to all the faithful, who lost their father and shepherd, a beloved and honorable leader.

“Today, Albania lost His Beatitude Archbishop of Tirana, Durres and all Albania, Prof. Dr. Resurrection, spiritual leader and prominent form of the Self -Orthodox Church of Albania.

During his leadership, the blessed person guided the Church with wisdom, dedication and love for people, helping to strengthen it and create a new road to Albanian Orthodox faith, especially after the difficult period.

It was a tireless example of spiritual dedication and a guide to all those who followed him. At this painful moment, we express our heartfelt condolences to the church and to all the faithful, who lost their father and shepherd, a beloved and honorable leader. The legacy of his luck will always remain alive in the hearts of those who honored and loved him. We wish God rests him in the scenes of the righteous and let his memory are eternal! “