News Release

Albanian Orthodox Archdiocese culminates Centennial Year on September 27-28

Boston -    The Albanian Archdiocese celebrates the 100th Anniversary of its formation in 1908 by noted Albanian-American churchman Fan S. Noli with a Grand Gala at the Seaport Hotel/World Trade Center in Boston on Saturday, September 27, 2008.  The Centennial Committee is pleased to announce that His Excellency,  President Bamir Topi of Albania has graciously our invitation to attend the culmination of the centennial year.

Mr. Michael Gregory, Co Chair of the Centennial is pleased to announce that noted Albanian-American actor Jim Belushi shall attend the festivities and entertain the guests with a special performance. Also featured are BashkimiDance. Music and dancing to John Keegan and the famous Mad House instrumentalists, and DJ George Trebicka.

His Eminence, Metropolitan Joan (Pelushi) of Korce, Albania has accepted the invitation of His Grace, Bishop Nikon of Boston and will concelebrate the Hierarchal Divine Liturgy on Sunday, September 28 at Saint George Cathedral.  They will be joined by His Grace Bishop Ilia (Katre) of the Albanian Orthodox Diocese of America. Numerous diocesan clergy and hundreds of faithful well wishers are expected to attend.

A Centennial Souvenir Book will be released:

To place a greeting, contact Kristin Toli  KToli@globe.com

Souvenir Book Deadline is August 15.

Reservations for the Grand Gala and Souvenir Advertisements may be secured on-line via www.saintgeorgecathedral.com/100thAnniversary.  

For reservation questions: contact  Dorothy Cornetta rdac@comcast.net or (781) 329-0454

No tickets will be available at the door. Ticket deadline is September 1.