Doctors at the Evangelismos Hospital in Athens have begun the process of awakening Archbishop Anastasios of Albania, as reported by skai.gr. This complex procedure may take several days to complete.
Archbishop Anastasios is in critical condition and is being closely monitored by a medical team led by Professor Anastasia Kotanidou. Last week, the 95-year-old Archbishop underwent emergency surgery to address severe bleeding.
He was urgently transferred from Tirana to Athens due to a rapid decline in his health. He had been hospitalized in Tirana since December 30 for a viral infection, which led to complications such as gastrointestinal bleeding, prompting his transfer to Evangelismos for specialized care.
The Archbishop’s health has garnered widespread attention, with prayers and support coming in from the Orthodox community and beyond. The medical team is working tirelessly to stabilize his condition.
Translated by: Konstantinos Menyktas