The theater group of the Holy Metropolis of Gortynos and Megalopolis at 114a "Eleftheria" in Giannitsatranslated

The show "Pavlos Melas - The Preparation" was successfully presented on the evening of Monday, October 19, 2026, at the Cultural Center of Giannitsa, by the Theater Group "Theatromimisis" of the Holy Metropolis of Gortynos and Megalopolis, in collaboration with the Cultural Club of Giannitsa "I Pella". The event took place in the context of the city's 114th "Freedmen" celebrations, connecting the theatrical creation with historical memory and honor to the freedom fighters.

The theater group was accompanied by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Gortynos and Megalopolis Mr. Nikiforos, accompanied by the General Hierarchal Commissioner Panos/Archim. Father Iosif Angelidis, and of the Deacon Father Georgios Iliopoulos.

The theatrical and music-dance tribute, scripted and directed by Philologist Mrs. Giotas Fliris, head of the Group, was surrounded by traditional dances and a live orchestra. Focusing on the figure of Pavlos Melas, he projected the love for the country, the sense of debt and self-denial, offering opportunities to get to know and reflect on the history of the Macedonian Struggle.

In his greeting, His Holiness expressed his joy and emotion…