Joani of Albania


Joani
Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania, Exarch of Illyricum
Joani in 2013
ChurchAutocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania
SeeTirana-Durrës
Elected16 March 2025
Installed29 March 2025
Predecessor Anastasios
SuccessorIncumbent
Previous postsDean of The Theological Academy ‘Resurrection of Christ’ (1996-1998)
Metropolitan of Korçë (1998-2025)
Orders
Ordination20 December 1994
Consecration11 July 1998
Personal details
BornFatmir Pelushi
(1956-01-01) January 1, 1956
NationalityAlbanian
DenominationEastern Orthodox Christianity
Alma materHoly Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
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Archbishop Joani (Albanian: Kryepeshkop Joani, secular name Fatmir Pelushi; January 1, 1956) is the Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania, Exarch of Illyricum and the primate and Head of the Holy Synod of the Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania since 2025. His full title is: His Beatitude Joani, Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania