[NYC-L] Press: The National Herald; Anastasios meets with Epirotans

[Imer Berisha]

I guess everything is clear.

Anastasios has a "great" plan for Albania, to try and bring Greek influence 
in it as much as possible, and to play in line with a group of Greek 
Extremists that dream to conquer the South of Albania.

He should not have been allowed to be in that position at all.

It is the fault of Albanians, in Albania first of all, that have allowed it 
to happen.

To me this was in contravention with the rules governing the Independent 
Orthodox Church of Albania.

The reason why was he allowed are many, but in short it is the lack of 
strength and willingness on the side of Albanian Officials and people to 
stop it.

I was surprise to read Father Arthur Liolin's letter defending the fact that 
he was present in a ceremony together with Anastasios in the U.S.

Seams that some Albanians are putting the religion before the Nation.

Well good lack to them. There ae times that each of us shows its intentions, 
weaknesses or strength.

One thing I know for sure, that Albanians in Kosova would have never allowed 
that a non-Albanian be a head of Religious Structure in Kosova.

But I think this is an occasion that our compatriots from the South of 
Albanian can use to say something about Mr. Anastasios.

I think it is time for him to leave.  But somebody has to "help" him do 
that.

I strongly believe that for religion to prosper within Albanians it is not 
necessary to compromise National interest and National pride.


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>Subject: [NYC-L] Press: The National Herald; Anastasios meets with 
>Epirotans
>Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 17:40:54 -0000
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>Anastasios meets with Epirotans
>
>(from The National Herald, New York, USA, March 2001)
>
>During his stay in New York City last week, Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana
>and all Albania visited the Epirotan Federation at their headquarters in
>Astoria.  Anastasios spoke to those present about the condition of the
>Albanian nation - a topic of extreme importance to Epirotans being that 
>they
>can understand and relate to the issues and concerns of those in Albania as
>a result of their own personal acquaintance with Northern Epiros.
>
>Anastasios, who also answered questions from the audience concerning what
>they can do to help relatives and friends in Northern Epiros, said that
>Albania is very much in need of schools.
>
>The Society of Epirotans, "Anagenisis-Souliotissai", presented the
>Archbishop with a check to help further his work in Albania.
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