Baptisms in Korçë in the name of Vorio-Epirus The Orthodox Church: These are personal matters, I cannot say anything Greek SFEVA carries out 8 weddings and 19 baptisms in the cathedral of the southeastern city, organizing and sponsoring all the ceremonies By THIMI SAMARXHIU Only a short time after the departure of the Greek consul from Korçë, who will long be remembered for his strongly pro-Greek statements, another extremist association lands in Korçë, this time carrying out baptism campaigns in the name of this city. SFEVA (Student Coordinating Committee for the Rights of Northern Epirus), just a few days ago initiated and sponsored the baptism of 19 people from the village of Polenë in Korçë as well as 8 weddings. In all cases, it was SFEVA representatives who led the baptism processes and financed all the expenses. On its official website, this association states that it will continue to sponsor baptisms for all those members of the Vorio-Epirote community who, for one reason or another, have not been baptized until now. According to SFEVA’s own announcement, the baptism process took place in the Cathedral of Korçë..... Continues on page 8

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