than $12 million, hosting 33,000 Kosovars in its two camps, supplying them with food, clothes, medical care and other goods. Apart from the two ecclesiastical high schools, it has established three elementary schools (1st – 9th grade), 17 day-care centers and two institutes for professional training (named "Spirit of Love", established in Tirana in 2000) which are said to be the first of their kind in Albania and provide education in the fields of Team Management, IT Accounting, Computer Science, Medical Laboratory, Restoration and Conservation of Artwork and Byzantine Iconography. In Gjirokastër, 1 professional school, the orphanage “The Orthodox Home of Hope”, a high school dormitory for girls, has also given technical and material support to many public schools. An environmental programme was started in 2001. An Office of Cultural Heritage was established to look after the Orthodox structures considered to be national cultural monuments. A number of choirs have been organized in the churches. A Byzantine choir has also been formed and has produced cassettes and CDs. A workshop for the restoration and painting of icons was established with the aim to train a new generation of artists, to revive the rich tradition of iconography. The Church has also sponsored important academic publications, documentary films, academic symposiums and various exhibits of iconography, codex, children's projects and other culturally related themes. The Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania actively participates as equals in the events of the Orthodox Church worldwide. It is a member of the Conference of the European Churches (of which the Archbishop Anastasios has served as vice-president since December 2003), the World Council of the Churches (of which Archbishop Anastasios was chosen as one of eight presidents in 2006), and the largest inter-faith organization in the world, "Religions for Peace" (of which Anastasios was chosen as Honorary President in 2006). It is also active in various ecumenical conferences and programs. The Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania contributes to the efforts for peaceful collaboration and solidarity in the region and beyond. Administration and Holy Synod The Holy Synod of Bishops was established in 1997, and is currently composed of: Archbishopric of Tirana-Durrës: Archbishop Anastasios of Albania (1992-), head of the Holy Synod Metropolis of Berat: Ignatios of Berat (1997-) Metropolis of Korçë: Joan Pelushi (1999-) Metropolis of Gjirokastër, Sarandë and Himarë: Demetrios of Gjirokastër (2004-) Metropolis of Elbasan, Shpat and Librazhd: Andon (2017-) Metropolis of Apollonia and Fier: Nikolla