In Agia Marina, within the dead zone, the people of Deryni will celebrate Holy Monday this year as well.
A written announcement of the Municipality of Deryneia states that "this year, Kathara Monday, March 11th, will be celebrated in the Church of Agia Marina in the dead zone by nine in the morning until five in the afternoon, after approval of a request to the United Nations ".
The Municipality invites "all participants in the celebrations to comply with the instructions of the United Nations and to be limited to the area around the Church. The area will be allowed to travel by private car to the point determined by the United Nations ".
The announcement adds that "the Municipality expects an increased presence of several visitors in the dead zone due to the overflow of the Deryneia dam, which is located behind the Church of Agia Marina and next to the occupied beach of Deryneia."
The Church of Agia Marina will remain open for pilgrimage, while excursionists will have the opportunity to rejoice and enjoy the nature and the wonderful spectacle from the dam of Agia Marina.
Source: KYPE