About this event
On Wednesday, 28 October, Samos town will host commemorative events for the 28 October 1940 national anniversary. Marches will be broadcast from a loudspeaker system of the 79th National Guard Higher Command at Pythagoras Square, accompanied by celebratory church bells.
At 08:00, the official flag-raising ceremony will take place at Pythagoras Square, with an honour guard and military band from the 79th National Guard Higher Command. At 10:30, a doxology will be held at the Metropolitan Church of Saint Nicholas, presided over by the Metropolitan of Samos and Ikaria, Bishop Eusebius, followed by the commemorative address.
At 11:15, a memorial service for the fallen and a wreath-laying ceremony will take place at the war memorial in Pythagoras Square. A minute of silence and the national anthem will follow.
At 11:30, a parade will be held along the seafront avenue, featuring primary and secondary school students, Guides, the Lyceum Club of Greek Women, volunteer nurses of the Hellenic Red Cross and units of the Greek Army. At 18:00, the flag-lowering ceremony will take place with an honour guard and military band from the 79th National Guard Higher Command.