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Asia Minor Catastrophe commemorations in Greece

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Religious and civic communities across Greece are organizing various events to mark the anniversary of the Asia Minor Catastrophe and the displacement of Greeks from Asia Minor. In Mytilene and Drama, religious services and festivals are scheduled to honor the Asia Minor Martyrs and Saint Chrysostom of Smyrna. These commemorations include Divine Liturgy, processions, and the ‘Chrysostomia IX’ festival, which features traditional music and athletic competitions. Specific regional observances include a symbolic ceremony in Kalamata on September 14, where the Association of Asia Minor Greeks will release illuminated paper boats inscribed with the names of lost ancestors into the Messenian Gulf. In Komotini, the official National Day of Remembrance will be observed on September 20, featuring decorated public buildings, military honors at Hero Square, and a memorial service at the Holy Cathedral of the Evangelismos of the Theotokos. National Memory Day for the Genocide of the Greeks of Asia Minor is observed on September 20. In Athens, central events organized by the Federation of Refugee Associations of Greece (OPSE) and the Region of Attica include flag-raising ceremonies at the Acropolis, memorial services at the Cathedral of Athens, and wreath-laying at the Monument of the Unknown Soldier in Syntagma Square. A memorial service is also held at the monument of Saint Chrysostom of Smyrna. In Crete, Regional Governor Stavros Arnautakis noted Nationwide commemorations for the refugees’ profound contribution to National Memory Day of the social, cultural, and spiritual life Genocide of modern Greece. Similarly, in Rethymno, the Regional Unit is organizing events to highlight how refugees brought a wealth Greeks of culture and traditions that became integral to Asia Minor by the local community. In Central Macedonia, ceremonies include memorial Turkish State have been held in cities including Heraklion, Preveza, Florina, Larissa, and Thessaloniki. Local authorities, military officials, and refugee associations participated in rites involving religious services and wreath-laying memorial speeches. Speakers at these events emphasized the Monument importance of Refugee Hellenism in Neapoli. preserving historical truth, the cultural legacy of the refugees, and the pursuit of international recognition of the genocide.

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  3. 2026-09-17 13:26 UTC Asia Minor Catastrophe commemorations in Greece
  4. 2026-09-12 19:21 UTC Asia Minor Catastrophe commemorations in Greece

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