The 800th anniversary of the Franciscans in Albanian lands.
The Franciscan Province of Albania, according to tradition, was founded by St. Francis, just when he was returning from the historic meeting with the Sultan, Melek-el-Kemal. A conference on "Islam and Christianity between history and perspectives" is being held at the University "Lady of Good Counsel", in Tirana, on November 23, 2019, at 10.30.
Under the moderation of Fra. Gazmend Tinaj OFM, greetings from Fra. Aurel Gjerkaj OFM, provincial of the Province "Zoja Nunciatë" in Albania and Monsignor George Frendo Metropolitan Archbishop of Tirana Durrës and President of the Episcopal Conference of the Catholic Church in Albania with the intervention of Don Valentino Cottini, scholar of Franciscan history and Assistant Professor at the "Pontificio Instituto di Studi Arabi e D'Islamistica", Imam of Tirana Mr. Lauren Luli vice president of the Muslim Community of Albania, researcher Mr. Dhimitër Qosja lecturer from "Logos" University, dervish Sali Peti Bektashi cleric and many other personalities.
