ALBANIA, SOUTHEAST EUROPE

Population: 2,986,952
Chief of State: President Bamir Topi
Head of Government: Prime Minister Sali Berisha
Christians: 46.4%
Evangelical Christians: 0.7%
Dominant Religion: Christianity (Orthodox)
Persecution Ranking: Not Ranked

Some sources say Islam is the largest religion in Albania. Others say Orthodox Christianity. However, both of these are practiced “culturally” - without much understanding or commitment. Folk Islam is also prevalent, along with atheism.

According to “Operation World,” many of the cities, towns, and villages of Albania are “without an evangelical presence.”

PRAISE

Although still small, the Church in Albania is growing. “The number of evangelicals has grown in just a few years,” reports Jason Mandryk, “from nearly zero to several thousand.”

PRAYER

Pray for the strongholds of all being practiced in Albania to be torn down.

Pray for the Gospel to be proclaimed throughout this nation. (Mark 16:15)

Pray for the Muslims and atheists to put their faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. (Romans 10:9)

Pray the Lord to strengthen and grow the Church in Albania.

Pray for a great spiritual awakening and revival in this nation. (Ephesians 3:16)

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