The historic Battle of Kelli was celebrated with faith and national pridetranslated

Focusing on historical memory and honoring the fighters who sacrificed for the freedom of the homeland, the battle of Kelli of the Municipality of Amyntaios was celebrated on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The anniversary events were held with the participation of representatives of the political and military leadership, the Local Government, institutions, associations and residents of the area, in an atmosphere of emotion, faith and national pride. The Most Reverend Metropolitan of Floris, Prespa and Eordaea Mr. Irenaios visited the parish of Kelli, where he officiated at Orthros and celebrated the High Priestly Divine Liturgy in the Holy Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos.

The religious meeting was attended by the Honorary Chief of GES, Political Commander of Mount Athos and Arch Prefect of the Holy Great Church of Christ Alcibiades Stefanis, the Member of Parliament P.E. Florina Mr. Stavros Papasotiriou, the Regional Governor of Western Macedonia Mr. Georgios Amanatidis, the Mayor of Florina Mr. Vasilios Giannakis, the Mayor of Amyntaio Mr. Ioannis Liasis, the Mayor of Prespon Mr. Georgios Stergiou, the Deputy Regional Governor P.E. Florina Mr. Athanasios Taskas, the Commander of the 9th Mechanized Brigade, Brigadier Stefanos Doxakis,...