He revived the Orthodox Church, which had been destroyed under the communist regime. Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana, Primate of Albania, passed away at the age of 95. He was a tireless advocate for ecumenical and inter-religious dialogue. By Ilda Mara Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana, Durres, and All Albania, a key figure in the revival of Orthodoxy in Albania after communism, passed away on January 25, 2025, at the age of 95, following a prolonged hospitalization at Evangelismos Hospital in Athens. His death leaves a profound void, both in Albania and across the entire Orthodox world.