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National Memorials will be held in the Municipal Apartments of Liopetriou, Achnas and Avgoroutranslated

July 18, 2026 · 1 min read

On Sunday, July 19, 2026, the National Memorials of the heroes who sacrificed themselves for the freedom and defense of our homeland, as well as prayers for finding the missing persons of the Turkish invasion of 1974, will be held in the Municipal Apartments of Liopetriou, Achnas and Avgorou. In the Municipal District of Liopetriou, the National Memorial of the Fallen and Missing will be held at the Holy Church of Panagia Eleusis. The memorial speech will be delivered by the Deputy Director General of the Deputy Ministry of Shipping, Mr. Theodoulos Mesimeris. Trisagion and laying of wreaths will follow at the Memorial to the Fallen and Missing.

In the Municipal District of Achnas, the annual National Memorial will be held at the Holy Church of Agia Marina and Archangel Michael, in Dasaki Achnas. The heroes of the Liberation Struggle of EOKA 1955-1959 will be honored, as well as those who fell and were killed in the National Struggle of Cyprus during the Turkish occupation. On behalf of the President of the Republic, the General Director of the Deputy Ministry of Culture, Mr. Giorgos Papageorgiou, will deliver the memorial speech. Wreath-laying will follow at the Memorial to the Fallen and Missing.

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James Morris

Will be at the one in Liopetri this year, at Panagia Eleousa. Good to see Mr. Mesimeris giving the speech – he’s from around there himself. Hope they remember the missing from ‘74 properly too.

Петя Костова

I will go to Akhna this year, to the church of Saint Marina and Archangel Michael. It is good that Mr. Papageorgiou will speak, he knows what our people went through then. I hope they don't forget about those who disappeared without a trace since 1974.

Красимира Петрова

See you there, Petya. I am also thinking of going to Dasaki, the church of Saint Marina has been very close to me since I was a child. It is good that Mr. Papageorgiou will speak, he really knows the pain of that time, I hope he also mentions our missing persons.

Мариана Иванова

I'll be glad to see you there, Petya. I have been to Dasaki several times, the church is cozy, especially when they sing the troparion of St. Marina. I hope Mr. Papageorgiou also mentions those we are still looking for since the 74th, they should not be forgotten.

Величка Тодорова

Mariana, I have also been to Dasaki two summers ago, the church is really very peaceful, especially when they sing about St. Marina. I hope Mr. Papageorgiou will also say a few words about the ignorant people of the 74th, you are right, we should not forget them. Will we see Petya there?

Николай Христов

Yes, Dasaki church is really quiet and one prays calmly there. It would be good if they also mention the ignorant people from the 74th, we shouldn't leave them aside. Petya and I haven't spoken yet, but if you come, we'll see you after the service.

Петя Попова

Yes, the church in Dasaki is really like that – quiet as if time stands still. I'm glad they're going to mention the 74th agnomen, you're right. If my daughters and I decide to come to Ahna, I will call you beforehand to see you after the service.

Борис Николов

Dasaki church is indeed like that, quiet and peaceful, especially in the morning before the service. It's good that they will mention the agnomen, that's important. If you come with your daughters, call, we'll see you after the trisago at the monument.

Стефан Марков

The Dasaki church is indeed very peaceful in the morning, especially before the service. I'm glad they're going to mention the agnomen, that's the most important part to me. Boris, if we come by car from Varna, where exactly is parking there at the monument?

Цветанка Колева

The Dasaki church is indeed like that, quiet and peaceful, especially in the morning. I'm glad they will mention the ignorant, otherwise I keep forgetting. Boris, will you be there early or are you coming for the trisago?

Десислава Иванова

The Dasaki church is really peaceful, especially before the service. Boris, I will be glad to see you after the trisago, but this time I am coming alone - my daughters are at camp in the mountains. How long have you been there, since the beginning?