The assessment that Greece will overcome the crisis and will continue to contribute to the world heritage, expressed the mayor of New York, Michael Bloomberg, during the established annual event that he organizes at the town hall, to celebrate the national anniversary of the Greek 25th of March… Stressing that this year will be a parade as a "sign of gratitude" to the country that taught democratic values, the mayor of New York exclaimed in Greek "Long live Greece!".
Speaking in front of hundreds of his guests, Mr Bloomberg referred to his visit to Athens during the Olympic Games and praised Greece's "huge contribution" to democracy, culture, science and philosophy. The mayor of New York also noted the "creative participation" of the Greek-American community in the development and progress of their city, noting the "close cooperation" it has with Archbishop Demetrios of America.
The mayor of New York delivered a proclamation to the president of the Federation of Greek Associations of New York, Elias Tsekeridis, for Greek Independence and for the celebrations that will take place at the "Big Apple", culminating in the Greek parade on the 5th of March. .
Archbishop Dimitrios thanked Mr. Bloomberg for his "significant assistance" in taking a final decision on the construction of the church of Agios Nikolaos at "Zero Point", which had been destroyed by the fall of the twin towers during the terrorist attacks. September 11. The Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church also spoke about the "current negative developments" in our country, emphasizing that "Greece will succeed this time as well."
The Consuls General of Greece and Cyprus, George Iliopoulos and Koula Sofianou, respectively, also spoke at the event. Mr. Iliopoulos referred to the "honest struggle" of the Greeks for freedom and national dignity, noting the "timeless messages" of that revolution, as well as the friendship and cooperation between Greece and the United States.
Ms. Sofianou stressed that the same occupier who deprived Greece of its freedom for 400 years holds 38% of the Cypriot territory for 37 years, stressing that today more than ever the messages against policies and practices that support genocides, holocausts remain alive. and illegal occupations.
The event was also attended by the Permanent Representatives of Greece and Cyprus to the United Nations, Ambassadors Anastasis Mitsialis and Minas Hadjimichael, respectively.
After the speeches, children from the day school of the Holy Trinity Cathedral danced traditional Greek dances.
Source: Newsbeast.gr