On Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 9:30 a.m., His Eminence the Metropolitan of Constantia and Famagusta, Mr. Vassilios, will offer the standard Doxology for the National Anniversary of October 28, 1940, at the Metropolitan Church of Agios Georgios in Paralimni.
The Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Mr. Alexis Vafeadis, will be present on behalf of the Government.
Mr. Kleanthis Koutsoftas, President of the Cyprus Youth Organization, will deliver the day's ceremony. It will be followed by a trisago and laying of wreaths at the Heroes' Monument in Agios Georgios Square.
See the program in detail
THURSDAY 26 OCTOBER 2023
7:30 p.m.
Pandemonium Celebration of the National Anniversary of October 28, 1940
Artistic Event: "Freedom Now and Forever" in the events hall of the Municipal Palace of Paralimni.
Organization - Artistic Program: Paralimni High School.
Speaker: Dr. Andreas Karios, Historian.
OCTOBER 27 PREPARATION FOR OCTOBER
7:30 am. - 12:30 pm
Intramural Celebrations
6:30 p.m.
Candlelight
Participating are the 21st Sea Scout System, 291st Air Scout System, St. George's Catechetical, St. Barbara's Catechetical and St. Demetrius' Catechetical
(starting from Municipal Hall of Paralimni)
28 OCTOBER 2023 SUMMER
National Anniversary of "NO" October 28, 1940
6:00 a.m.
Eothini Parade
Participating are the 21st Sea Scout System, 291st Air Scout System, St. George's Catechetical, St. Barbara's Catechetical and St. Demetrius' Catechetical
7:00 a.m.
Flag Raising at the Municipal Hall of Paralimni
The Philharmonic Band of the Municipality of Paralimni "ARMONIA" and the Philharmonic Band "La Lyre Val d'Is" Dijon of France are participating.
9:30 a.m.
Solemn Doxology at the Metropolitan Church of Agios Georgios Horostatountos by His Eminence the Metropolitan of Constantia-Ammochostos
Mr. Vassiliou.
The Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Mr. Alexis Vafeadis, will be present on behalf of the Government.
Mr. Kleanthis Koutsoftas, President of the Cyprus Youth Organization, will deliver the day's ceremony.
Laying Wreaths at the Heroes' Monument.
The Philharmonic Band of the Municipality of Paralimni "ARMONIA" and the Philharmonic Band "La Lyre Val d'Is" Dijon of France are participating.
11:00 a.m.
Provincial Parade
(Coordination - organization: Paralimni High School).
The greeting will be received by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Constantia-Ammochostos, the 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 at 1st APRILIO AVENUE.
Announcer: Ms. Artemis Riala, Philologist of the Paralimni High School.
The Philharmonic Band of the Municipality of Paralimni "ARMONIA" and the Philharmonic Band "La Lyre Val d'Is" Dijon of France are participating.
6:30 p.m.
Presentation of the Flag at the Municipal Hall of Paralimni