In an 1880 article published in the “Flag,” the Hellenization of Orthodox Albanians is discussed. The piece argues that Albania is the primary area for Greek influence, not due to existing Greek culture, but because Orthodox Albanians are more susceptible to Hellenization. It notes that the Albanian identity remains strong, even within Greece, with many speaking Albanian in Athens. Furthermore, the Orthodox Epirote Albanians are seen as fully supporting the Greek cause, which shows the level of Hellenization.

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“The only area that the Greeks could seek would be Albania, not because there would be Greek life there, but because the Orthodox Albanians,
Tuscans, are the easiest to Greekize or at least get along well with the Greeks. The Albanian spirit is quite strong even in the kingdom of Greece itself, and in the market square in Athens you can hear many peasants speaking Albanian . The Albanian Epirote people of the Orthodox faith are completely won over to the Greek cause.”

Reference

https://istorijskenovine.unilib.rs/view/index.html#panel:pa|issue:BMS_00001_18800817|article:DIVL15|query:%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%B1%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%88%D0%BA%D0%B8