On the vigil of Catholic Easter, tonight believers are participating in the Mass held at "St. Paul's" Cathedral in the capital, under the leadership of the Metropolitan Archbishop, Monsignor Arjan Dodaj. The Mass begins at 21:45 and lasts until 01:30 the next morning.
Meanwhile, from the early hours of the morning, believers have been heading to churches for the blessing of traditional Easter foods. Preparations for the holiday have started days in advance, and with joy, they await the announcement of the news that Christ has risen.
While speaking about the symbolism of Easter, Christian believers address their prayers for health, peace, and prosperity in the family.
The blessing of foods is an ancient tradition for this holiday, as it seeks the blessing of the entire family through food. Easter is celebrated among Catholic believers as the resurrection of Christ, with preparations beginning with the 7 weeks of Lent or fasting.
Last night, hundreds of Catholic believers gathered in Mother Teresa Square in Tirana to celebrate the Way of the Cross, following the 14 stations that commemorate the sufferings of Jesus Christ towards crucifixion.
In his prayer, Monsignor Arjan Dodaj spoke about the importance of reflection and solidarity, also giving messages about justice.