ALBANIA
Albanian Church to Celebrate Martyrs’ Legacy November 5CRUX
During 40 years of communist rule in Albania–which, in 1967, declared itself the first completely atheist country in the world–praying, making the sign of the cross, wearing a crucifix around one’s neck, or any other evidence of being a believer in God were treated as crimes. Churches, mosques and other places of worship were used as shopping centers, sports halls, or theaters. That too was the fate of the cathedral of Shkodër, which was turned into a sports arena. But on November 5, it will be the site of the beatification of 38 …read more
Source: Victims of Communism