Bishop Nikodhim and the V. Rev. Mark Doku, chancellor, were joined by lay representatives of the Albanian Orthodox Archdiocese, lay vice-chair Matthew Sotir and trustee Lou Foundos, as they united their prayers with others from around the world at the funeral services of the ever-memorable Archbishop Anastasios of Albania. Amidst an atmosphere of both profound loss yet sincere hope and faith in Christ’s promise of resurrection, the clergy and faithful of the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania grieved as delegates representing churchly, civic, political, and interfaith interests raised their voices to honor the work and profound primatial ministry of this pastor. Thereafter, His Grace Nikodhim and other members of the delegation were pleased to travel briefly in Albania and to serve on the Feast of the Lord’s Meeting at the Cathedral of the Resurrection in Tirana, renewing relationships there as with brothers and standing with them in these days of hope and challenge.