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Greek commemorations of the Macedonian Struggle
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Greece has held several ceremonies to commemorate the anniversary of the Macedonian Struggle. Initial commemorations took place at the War Museum of Athens, featuring a greeting from the Chief of the Hellenic Army General Staff, Lieutenant General Georgios Kostidis, alongside various military and religious leaders. Subsequent observances in Florina marked the 122nd anniversary of the death of Pavlos Melas. These events included religious services at the Holy Metropolitan Church of Agios Panteleimon and memorial ceremonies at Georgios Modi Square. Greek Minister of National Defense Nikos Dendias issued a statement regarding the importance of preserving historical truth and honoring the legacy of the struggle, which historically involved figures such as Germanos Karavangelis. In Serres, ceremonies were held at the Orfeas Club to honor both Macedonian fighters and victims of the Bulgarian occupation between 1917 and 1918. In Edessa, students at the 2nd General Lyceum organized an event highlighting the role of the ‘Invisible Fighters’, referring to local citizens who operated a secret intelligence and supply network. These commemorations also recognized the contributions of Metropolitan German Karavangelis of Kastoria and other local leaders during the Ottoman administration. In Thessaloniki, the Association ‘Friends of the Museum of the Macedonian Struggle’ is organizing a commemorative concert and event at the University of Macedonia’s Ceremonial Hall on October 21, 2026. The program features a speech by Dr. Stavroula Mavrogeni, Vice Rector of the University of Macedonia, and musical performances by various vocalists, a pianist, the Arsakio Primary School Choir, and the female vocal ensemble ‘Cantus Arte’. All ticket proceeds are dedicated to supporting the Museum of the Macedonian Struggle.
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