Commemorations begin for 160th anniversary of Arkadi Monastery sacrifice

Events are underway to mark the 160th anniversary of the Holocaust of the Holy Arkadi Monastery. The commemorations include flag-raising ceremonies for public and private buildings across the Rethymno regional unit, as well as the illumination of ports and vessels.

Scheduled activities include a Divine Liturgy and the lighting of a flame at the monastery on November 1. Other events include the Arkadi Road of Men and Women, the opening of the Arkadi Games, and memorial services in Mylopotamos, including a parade to the monument of Captain Ioannis Sopasi.