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Rama expresses his grief over passing of Archbishop Yanulatos

TIRANA, Jan 25 /ATA/ Prime Minister Edi Rama extended his condolences on the passing of Anastasios Yanulatos, the Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës, and All of Albania, who died on Saturday at the age of 95.

During the event organized on the 95th anniversary of the establishment of the World Bektashi Headquarters in Albania, Prime Minister Rama began his speech with a message of condolences for Archbishop Anastasios Yanulatos.

“Allow me to join in expressing my grief over the passing of the Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës, and All of Albania, Anastasios Yanulatos, and, wishing for him to rest in peace, I extend my condolences to all his collaborators and the faithful members of the Orthodox community.”

The Archbishop passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 8:30 AM, at the age of 95, in the “Evangelismos” hospital in Athens, due to the insufficient functioning of multiple organs. He had previously been treated for several days at the “Hygeia” hospital in Tirana.

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