Municipality of Messini to hold events for October 28 National Anniversary

The Municipality of Messini has announced a series of commemorative events to honor the National Anniversary of October 28, 1940. The celebrations will take place across various municipal communities, including Messini, Androusa, Eva, Aristonomenos, Valyra, Longas, Petalidi, Tricorfos, and Hatzi.

On October 28, ceremonies in Messini will include a doxology at the Metropolitan Holy Church of Saint John the Baptist, followed by a greeting from Mayor Giorgos Athanasopoulos and a panegyric. Commemorative acts at the Monument will feature a memorial service, a minute of silence for national heroes, and the laying of wreaths. A parade of students and associations is also scheduled.

In the community of Androusa, events include a Great Vespers and a procession of the sacred icon and relics of Saint Athanasios. Other festivities include the illumination of public and municipal buildings during the evenings of October 27 and 28.