28 October is a day of historical memory, honour, pride and inspiration. The historical NO of Italy was fascism and Nazism.
We remember and honor the greatness of the Greek soul, the passion and the indomitable will of the Greeks for national independence, territorial integrity and freedom.
84 years after “NO”, we are called to exemplify and be inspired by the high values and ideals of our forefathers to continue to fight closely with historical consciousness, strong will and rigor for a better future with National Dignity , Equality. and Democracy.
Among the events to celebrate the 84th National Anniversary on 28 October in the Municipality of Gortynia are the following:
1. General flag decoration from 8 am on the 25th until sunset on the 28th October 2024, on all Public and Municipal shops, schools, NPDD, banks, private shops and houses.
2. Lighting of all Public, Municipal and Community shops, NPDD and Banks during the evening hours of October 27 and 28, 2024.
Friday, October 25, 2024
1. Giving speeches at special meetings in each school, Primary and Secondary Education service and NPDD under the responsibility of Directors and Supervisors.
Monday, October 28, 2024
In each Municipal and Local Unit of Gortynia Municipality, the program is as follows:
1. Doxology and wreath laying at the historical monuments.
In particular:
In Dimitsana, the seat of Gortynia Municipality, the central event will take place with the following programme:
❖ 10:30 am Doxology at the First Church of Agia Kyriaki.
❖ Memorial Service for a Fallen Hero.
❖ Put a dash on the Fallen Hero.
❖ A moment of silence in memory of our fallen ancestors.
❖ National Anthem.
❖ Student parade.
❖ The President of the Local Community, Mrs. Angeliki Biri, appointed master of ceremonies.
In the Tropaia, the event will be held with the following program:
❖ 10:30 am Doxology at the I. Church of Agios Georgios.
❖ Memorial Service for a Fallen Hero.
❖ Put a dash on the Fallen Hero.
❖ A moment of silence in memory of our fallen ancestors. ❖ National Anthem.
❖ Student parade.
❖ Municipal Clerk Mr Dionysios Vergetis has been named as the master of ceremonies.
In Vytina, the event will be held with the following program:
❖ 10:30 am Doxology at the First Church of Agios Tryphons.
❖ Memorial Service for a Fallen Hero.
❖ Put a dash on the Fallen Hero.
❖ A moment of silence in memory of our fallen ancestors. ❖ National Anthem.
❖ Student parade.
❖ Municipal Clerk, Ms. Eleni Nikita, has been named as the master of ceremonies.
In Lagadia, the event will be held with the following program:
❖ 10:30 am Doxology at the I. Church of Panmegisto Taxiarchos. ❖ Memorial Service for a Fallen Hero.
❖ Put a dash on the Fallen Hero.
❖ A moment of silence in memory of our fallen ancestors. ❖ National Anthem.
❖ Municipal Clerk Mrs. Eleni Giannetou has been appointed master of ceremonies.
In Valtesinikos, the event will be held with the following program:
❖ 10:30 am Doxology at the I. Church of Agioi Theodoros.
❖ Memorial Service for a Fallen Hero.
❖ Put a dash on the Fallen Hero.
❖ A moment of silence in memory of our fallen ancestors. ❖ National Anthem.
❖ Student parade.
❖ The Master of Ceremonies has been appointed Municipal Clerk, Mr. Therapon Daliakouras.
In Kontovazaina, the event will be held with the following program:
❖ 10:30 am Doxology at the First Church of the Holy Trinity.
❖ Memorial Service for a Fallen Hero.
❖ Put a dash on the Fallen Hero.
❖ A moment of silence in memory of our fallen ancestors. ❖ National Anthem.
❖ Student parade.
❖ Municipal Clerk Ms. Eleni Gouvi has been appointed master of ceremonies.
In Stemnitsa, the event will be held with the following program:
❖ 10:30 am Doxology at the I. Church of Agios Georgios.
❖ Memorial Service for a Fallen Hero.
❖ Put a dash on the Fallen Hero.
❖ A moment of silence in memory of our fallen ancestors.
❖ National Anthem.
❖ Municipal Clerk Mr Kelly Pavlidou has been named master of ceremonies.
In Palmumba, the event will be held with the following program:
❖ 10:30 am Doxology at the I. Church of Agios Georgios.
❖ Memorial Service for a Fallen Hero.
❖ Put a dash on the Fallen Hero.
❖ A moment of silence in memory of our fallen ancestors. ❖ National Anthem.
❖ Municipal Clerk Mr. Michalis Kotsikas has been named master of ceremonies.
In the remaining Municipal Communities:
❖ Doxology.
❖ Memorial Service for a Fallen Hero.
❖ Put a dash on the Fallen Hero.
❖ A moment of silence in memory of our fallen ancestors.