Orthodox Church Reacts to Incident in Tirana Cathedral Courtyard: Distance Yourselves from Violence

The Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania has reacted following an incident in the courtyard of the Resurrection of Christ Cathedral in Tirana during an afternoon protest in the capital.

In an official statement, the Church expressed concern over the incident, stressing that places of worship should not become sites of conflict and confrontation.

“The Resurrection of Christ Cathedral is a sacred place of prayer, where religious services are held and a culture of peace is promoted,” the statement reads.

The Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania called on citizens to distance themselves from violence and seek opportunities for dialogue to resolve conflicts.

The statement comes amid a tense day in Tirana, where youth protests have been accompanied by incidents and clashes in several areas of the capital.

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