10th Anniversary of the Holy Synod, Archbishop Joani takes part in the International Conference in France: Assessments and perspectives

His Beatitude Joani, Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania, is taking part in the International Scientific Conference organised by the Ecumenical Patriarchate on the theme: The Holy and Great Synod of the Orthodox Church (2016–2026): Assessments and perspectives.

“The conference, with the participation of hierarchs, representatives of the Orthodox Churches and well-known academics, is taking place in Chantilly, France, from 5–8 October 2026. It is being held on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Holy and Great Synod of the Orthodox Church, which was held in Crete in 2016”, the Ecumenical Patriarchate’s official announcement states.

On Monday, the conference proceedings began, with the official opening by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.

Its proceedings focus on assessing the decade that followed the Holy and Great Synod of 2016 and on examining future prospects for unity and cooperation within the Orthodox world.