Background
Pashko Vodica was born in Vodicë village, Kolonjë region in southern Albania, back then Ottoman Empire.
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He attended primary school in his hometown, but did not complete lieutenant
Career
He succeeded Archbishop Christopher and was succeeded by Archbishop Damian. He was the father of Josif Pashko, a high rank communist leader. In 1910, the now-married Pashko ordained.
In 1912 he was arrested by the Ottoman authorities because of his activities for the Albanian national movement.
On April 18, 1948 Archimandrite Pashko ordained bishop of Korçë by Archbishop Christopher (Kisi) with Russian Orthodox Bishop Nestor (Sidoruk) (1904-1951),
He openly showed his communist affiliation in his telegrams sent to Enver Hoxha and to Alexius, Patriate of Moscow and all Russia. The appointment of Pashko was followed by the formation of a new Holy Synod comprising Pais, Bishop of Tirane, Durres, and all Albania, Kiril Naslazi, bishop of Berat, Fillothe Duni, bishop of Korce, Damian Kokoneshi, bishop of Gjirokaster, and Suffragan bishop Sofron Borova.
Pshko visited Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics twice. By early 60", the pressure on the church was accelerating, though Pashko never stood against the authorities.
Politics
Pashko joined the National Liberation Front during World World War II fighting along the Communist forces.
