However, the repression began as early as the post-World War II rise of communism, marking an unprecedented effort by the regime to exert control even over personal faith.
The political shift in the 1990s revealed that Albanians remained deeply rooted in their faith, proving that despite 23 years of systemic terror and repression, religious belief remained a profound element of human identity.
Three decades later, the long-lasting effects of that period are reflected in the current trends of religious belief in Albania. This article seeks to explore and analyze these developments, offering a deeper look into the role of religion in contemporary Albanian society.
