Fan Noli & St. George Albanian Orthodox Cathedral
Meet Fan Noli: Albania’s Renaissance Man
Writer, scholar, diplomat, priest, and even prime minister, Fan Noli's talents and vocations were broad. Born in 1882, he sparked a revolution in politics, religion and culture, founding the Albanian Orthodox Church in America and helping shape Albania’s national identity.
Noli didn’t just make history — he wrote it, translated it, and even sang it (he studied at the New England Conservatory). A Harvard graduate and a champion of language, music, and justice, he brought the spirit of Albania to the world stage.
Though his time as prime minister was brief, his impact was timeless. Noli spent his final years in the U.S., still writing, teaching, and inspiring future generations. A true force of nature, Fan Noli’s legacy lives on in his writings, translations and music, much of which are available in our library.
Albanian Film Festival - Boston, June 2025
19-22 June 2025
From POWERFUL storytelling to striking cinematography, this festival is a celebration of the artistry and authenticity that defines Albanian cinema today.
Join us in honoring the filmmakers, dreamers, and visionaries who are shaping a new chapter in Albania’s cultural narrative.
Over the course of four unforgettable days, immerse yourself in films that move the heart, stir the soul, and reflect the spirit of a nation in motion.
Mark your calendar. Albania’s cinematic voice is rising— be there to witness it.
At St. George Albanian Orthodox Cathedral
Other Upcoming Events in June at the Cathedral
World Cup Qualifier
Saturday June 7th @ 1:45
Show your colors at our outdoor watch party for the World Cup Qualifier
Albania vs Serbia.
Enjoy a BBQ hosted by the Sons of St. George in the Meditation Garden.
Indoors if it rains.
Book Review
Sunday June 8th @ noontime.
First in the U.S. book tour with the author Ilir Ikonomi.
Watch the premiere of a short documentary on the book.
Books available with authors autograph.
Hosted by St. George Cathedral, Pan Federation Vatra – Boston, & the Fan S. Noli Library & Cultural Center.
June 19 - 22 @ St.George Albanian Orthodox Cathedral