SOTIRA: This is the program of the celebrations of the 1st of April

Thursday, 31 March 2022

7:30 p.m. LAMPADIFORIA from the Catechism Meetings Sotiras (I. Metamorfoseos, Sotiros Streets, Eleftherias Square, 1st of April, Kennedy, Kyriakou Matsi, Arch. Makarios III, 1st of April, Heroes' Square, Sotiros, Agios Georgos ).

Friday, 1 April 2022

6:30 a.m. EOTHINO from the band of the Catechism Meetings Sotiras.

7:00 a.m. RAISING A FLAG at the Monument of the Fallen and Missing Savior.

10:30 a.m. FESTIVAL DOXOLOGY at the Holy Temple of the Transfiguration.

The solemnity of the day will be delivered by the Commissioner of the Presidency, Mr. Fotis Fotiou. TRISAGIO at the Monument of the Fallen and Missing Savior. One Minute Silence, Laying of Wreaths. 11:00 a.m.

PROVINCIAL PARADE OF FAMAGUSTA along Arch. Makarios C 'Avenue.

Organized Ensembles from Municipalities and Communities of the province of Famagusta take part

The salute of the parade will be received by the Mayor Sotiras Mr. George Takkas and the Commissioner of the Presidency Mr. Fotis Fotiou. 7:00 p.m.

SUBMISSION OF A FLAG by the Mayor Sotiras, Mr. Georgios Takkas.

* All the necessary measures will be observed to deal with the Coronavirus COVID-19 based on the protocols and decrees of the Ministry of Health.

* On the day of the doxology and the parade, it is strictly forbidden to stop and park all wheeled vehicles on the parade road (Sotiros Street, Eleftherias Square, Makarios C 'Avenue).

* Instead of wreaths, contributions will be made for the needs of the Committee of Relatives of the Fallen and Missing Savior.

Wreaths will be laid only by the host Municipality, the official guest, the local authorities, the Church of the Savior, the Schools of the Savior, the Security Forces and the Committee of Relatives of the Fallen and Missing.