For more than a century, the Albanian Orthodox Archdiocese in America has had a rich and vibrant place in the history of our faith, both here in the United States and in the homeland. From the day in March 1908 when our founding father, Archbishop Theophan Stylian Noli celebrated the first Divine Liturgy in the Albanian language in Boston, the Archdiocese has stood as a symbol of Albanian Orthodoxy and culture to Albanians around the world. Today, we are blessed to have His Grace, Bishop Nikon, a worthy successor to Archbishop Noli and a unique and gifted spiritual leader in his own right, together with the Very Reverend Arthur E. Liolin, who serves as Chancellor of the Archdiocese.

Now that we are entering our second century, we are calling upon our Archdiocesan family to support a vitally important project: the establishment of a new Chancery for the Archdiocese and creation of the Fan S. Noli Library and Cultural Center. Both facilities will be located within the elegant late-Victorian home situated adjacent to St. George Cathedral, the Mother Church of the Archdiocese, at 517 East Broadway in South Boston.

Our objectives in embarking upon this long-awaited endeavor are as follows:
  • to create a fully functioning Chancery office for the Archdiocesan Officers and Council to conduct all operations as well as a meeting site for the Bishop and Chancellor to conduct business and host visitors
  • to establish a central location for social, cultural, and civic activities within the Archdiocese and the community
  • to enhance utilization of the Fan S. Noli Library, which has been called “the finest repository of Albanian culture in the Western Hemisphere”
  • to improve technology, communications, our central database, and record retention
  • ultimately, to honor our past while furthering the mission of the Archdiocese both in America and around the world
Detailed plans for the project, which is expected to be completed by the end of this year, are described in the enclosed brochure for your review.

In order to make this project a reality and advance the work of our Archdiocese, we ask that you consider supporting this worthy project with a meaningful gift. Our fundraising goal is $350,000. No gift is too small and all are very much appreciated. Your gift will ensure that we continue to have a strong Archdiocese, and that Fan Noli’s legacy will continue to inspire those of us living today and will also endure for future generations.

With our prayers and deepest gratitude,

Bishop Nikon
Very Reverend Arthur E. Liolin, Chancellor
Archdiocesan Executive Officers
Archdiocesan Strategic Planning Committee