The occupying authorities did not allow for this year the established procession of the Epitaph in the Holy Temple of Agios Georgios Exorinos in occupied Famagusta.
A written statement states that "the Holy Diocese of Constantia and Famagusta, the Municipality of Famagusta and the Initiative Group" Famagusta our City "announce that despite their coordinated, timely and intense efforts, the now established procession of the Great Epitaph during Church of Agios Georgios Exorinos Famagusta, this year will not take place ".
According to the announcement, the reason for not carrying out the Epitaph sequence is the "refusal of the occupying authorities".