With eulogies in the holy churches, laying of wreaths, torchlight processions, parades and events, the entire province of Famagusta celebrates the National Anniversary of March 25, 1821.
Event schedule:
Municipality of Paralimni
Sunday March 24, 2024:
- 6:30 p.m. Torchlight procession. The 21st Sea Scout System, the 291st Air Scout System, the Catechetic of St. George, the Catechetic of St. Demetrius and the Catechetic of St. Barbara are participating (starting from the Municipal Hall of Paralimni).
Monday March 25, 2024:
- 6:00 a.m. Eothini Parade. Participating are the 21st Sea Scout System, the 291st Air Scout System, St. George's Catechetical, St. Demetrius' Catechetical and St. Barbara's Catechetical
- 7:00 a.m. Flag Raising at the Municipal Hall. The Philharmonic Orchestra of the Municipality of Paralimni "ARMONIA" participates
- 9:30am Solemn Doxology at the Metropolitan Church of Agios Georgios Horostatountos by His Eminence Metropolitan of Constantia-Ammochos Mr. Vassiliou. On behalf of the Government, the Deputy Minister will be present in addition to the President Mrs. Irini Piki. The day's ceremony will be delivered by the Principal of the Paralimni High School, Mr. Adamos Sergiou. Wreaths will be laid at the Heroes' Monument. The Philharmonic of the Municipality of Paralimni "ARMONIA" participates.
- 11:00 a.m. Provincial Parade. (Coordination - Organization: Paralimni High School) The greeting will be received by His Holiness the Metropolitan of Constantia-Ammochostos, the Deputy Minister, Members of Parliament, Mayors, Community Leaders and Municipal Councilors of the province of Famochostos, the Military Commander, the Police Director, the Fire Station Commander and other officials on 1st APRILIO AVENUE. The Philharmonic of the Municipality of Paralimni "ARMONIA" participates. Announcers: Ms. Andriani Modestou Paraskeva, B.D. (by assignment) and Mrs. Maria Fotiou Chatziprodromou, Philologists of the Lyceum of Paralimni.
- 6:00 p.m. Presentation of the Flag at the Municipal Hall of Paralimni
Municipality of Deryneia
Monday March 25, 2024:
- 9:00 a.m. Doxology in the church of All Saints
- 10:00 a.m. Parade on Famagusta Avenue
Municipality of Sotira
Sunday, 24 March 2024
- 7:00 p.m. Torchlight from the Sotiras Catechetical Synagogues (Memorial to the Fallen & Missing, Sotiros Streets, Eleftherias Square, 1st of April, Arch. Makariou III, Kyriakou Matsis, Kennedy, 1st of April, Heroes' Square, Sotiros, St. George, I.N. Metamorfosis) .
Monday, March 25, 2024
- 5:30 a.m. Eothino from the band of the Catholic Congregations Sotiras.
- 6:00 a.m. Raising a Flag at the Monument of the Fallen and Missing Savior.
- 9:00 am Solemn Doxology at the Holy Church of the Resurrection of the Savior. The ceremony of the day will be delivered on behalf of the President of the Republic, by the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Mr. Kostas Koumis.
- 9:30 am Trisagio, Laying Wreaths at the Monument to the Fallen and Missing Savior Sotiras.
- 10:00 am Parade along Arch. Makariou III Avenue. Schools and Organized Groups Sotiras take part. The Band of the Catechetical Synagogues Sotiras is playing. The salute of the parade will be received by: the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Mr. Kostas Koumis and the Mayor of Sotiras, Mr. Georgios Takkas.
- 6:00 p.m. Submission of the Flag by the Mayor Sotiras, Mr. Georgios Takkas.
Municipality of Ayia Napa
Monday March 25, 2024:
- 9:00 a.m. The Divine Liturgy and Doxology will be held at the Holy Church of Panagia Agia Napa, Monday, March 25, and the eulogy of the day will be delivered by Mr. Michalis Giakoumis, Member of Parliament of Famagusta DIPA.
Solemn Doxologies and parades will be held in all the Municipalities and Communities of Famagusta province.