{"id":28242,"date":"2021-12-25T13:15:39","date_gmt":"2021-12-25T12:15:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/?p=28242"},"modified":"2021-12-25T13:15:39","modified_gmt":"2021-12-25T12:15:39","slug":"christmas-mass-believers-observe-ceremonies-in-tirana-korca-and-shkoder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/christmas-mass-believers-observe-ceremonies-in-tirana-korca-and-shkoder\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas mass, believers observe ceremonies in Tirana, Korca and Shkoder"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Christmas Mass was held under strict anti-COVID measures for the second year in a row due to the pandemic. In Tirana, believers participated in the midnight mass as well as today\u2019s afternoon mass, wishing everyone on this significant day in the Christian calendar.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the Christmas even mass was also held in Shkoder. The participation rate was quite high, which speaks to the massive significance this day holds in people\u2019s lives.<\/p>\n<p>Angelo Massafra, the Archbishop of the Metropolis Shkoder-Pult held a speech during which he extended his message of hope and said that this is a good time for all of us, to act in solidarity with one another.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLet us free ourselves from personal interests, too personal, and let our hearts feel more solidarity. Jesus is teaching us how to be more like him and help others, especially those in need,\u201d \u2013 said Archbishop Angelo Massafra.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Christmas Mass was held under strict anti-COVID measures for the second year in a row due to the pandemic. In Tirana, believers participated in the midnight mass as well as today\u2019s afternoon mass, wishing everyone on this significant day in the Christian calendar. Meanwhile, the Christmas even mass was also held in Shkoder. 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