Manuscripts of the Albanian humanist, rare photographs and documents of her first visit to Albania, were unveiled on Tuesday in the building of the Presidency of Albania. The exhibition that marks the 7th anniversary of the canonization of Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhi has gathered high personalities from both countries, Kosovo and Albania.
The exhibition contains archival materials of the General Directorate of Archives in Albania, the State Agency of Archives of Kosovo and the Institute of Spiritual and Cultural Heritage of Albanians in Skopje.
In his speech, the President of Albania, Bajram Begaj, said that the exhibition serves as a reminder of the great change made by Mother Teresa.
"Today we gather here to honor the extraordinary spirit of a saint who lived her life with compassion, love and in service to the impossible man, the Albanian saint, Mother Teresa", President Begaj said. According to him, the exhibition presents the extraordinary journey of Saint Teresa, as well as new initiatives to promote the greatness of her figure. "Let's take a moment to reflect on the essential impact she had on the world," said Begaj. The first of the Republic of Albania has said that Mother Teresa's life was a testimony to the unlimited power of kindness, while her unstoppable dedication to helping the weakest serves as an example of humanity's potential to do the best.
“This exhibition serves as a reminder of the great difference a single individual can make when guided by love and a deep sense of goodness. Mother Teresa's works among the poor and marginalized, her love for the suffering and her great efforts to give hope to those in misery, continue to inspire generations," said Begaj.
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And the president of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, who is staying in Albania for an official visit, said that the legacy of Mother Teresa continues to inspire millions of people around the world.
"This exhibition of archival documents from the life of Saint Teresa is a journey through the peace of her personal history, but also of the history of humanity in general, knowing the fact that she belonged to everyone and for everyone. Ahead of us is the documented life of the humanist, whose legacy continues to inspire millions of people around the globe," she said. According to President Osmani, through these documents the profile of Saint Teresa, the simplicity of her words, the depth of her convictions and the power of her love, as well as her Albanian roots, are revealed.
"These documents prove that Mother Teresa did not do things for the sake of sensation, but caused a sensation with actions," she said.
Meanwhile, the general director of the archives, Ardit Bido, described the figure of Mother Teresa as unifying, bringing to attention her three rare manuscripts, made public two years ago, after the evidence carried out by the institution he leads during the process of processing the fund of the former chairman of the Presidium of the People's Assembly, Ramiz Alia.
"He is a multidimensional figure. In this exhibition, where we have contributed some documents and photos, a panorama of her life is told. Mother Teresa was a sociable individual. It is evidence of our national unity. She did not deny it, but mentioned that she was Albanian. The passage in Albanian in her manuscripts is significant. There he writes about communication, which is characteristic of our national identity and pride. Also, he writes about the transmission of love in the world, thus taking on universal dimensions", Bido said, among others.
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Saint Teresa died on September 5, 1997 in Calcutta, India. On July 4, 2016, Pope Francis, reading the holy formula in the name of God, proclaimed Mother Teresa as Saint Teresa. And on September 5 of that year, the consecration ceremony was held. Saint Teresa, whose full name is Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu, was born on August 26, 1910 in Skopje. She was a well-known Albanian humanist, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.
She was the caretaker of 7 children in 500 schools and cared for 60 sick people in 960 dispensaries. He was a humanitarian who treated 213 leprosy victims in 47 clinics, while he also cared for 54 abandoned elderly people. In addition, there were 3 orphaned children under its care.
