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Willem VS
September 22, 2026
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The statue depicts Mother Teresa sitting in prayer, wearing her characteristic white habit with blue trim. She is honored here as a national figure of Albania, a symbol of compassion and humanity. The statue is situated in a green, tranquil environment, offering a moment of silence in the midst of the city.
The posture — folded hands, a subdued gaze — refers to her life's work in service of the poor and sick. Tirana consciously chose this serene representation to emphasize her spiritual simplicity, not her global fame.
The posture — folded hands, a subdued gaze — refers to her life's work in service of the poor and sick. Tirana consciously chose this serene representation to emphasize her spiritual simplicity, not her global fame.
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Willem VS
September 22, 2026
Hiking
The bronze statue depicts Mother Teresa standing, with one hand raised in blessing and the other holding a rosary. On the pedestal is inscribed “SHEJTJÁ NANE TEREZE” — Albanian for “Saint Mother Teresa”.
She is honored here as the national saint of Albania, born to an ethnic Albanian family in Skopje. Her figure symbolizes compassion, faith, and service, values deeply ingrained in the Albanian identity.
She is honored here as the national saint of Albania, born to an ethnic Albanian family in Skopje. Her figure symbolizes compassion, faith, and service, values deeply ingrained in the Albanian identity.
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Viajera
May 11, 2025
Hiking
Mother Teresa is highly revered as an Albanian. Although she was born in Skopje, she is a unifying figure.
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