Anniversary of the Battle of the Gatetranslated

The anniversary of the Battle of Pyli against the Germans (October 16, 1943) was celebrated on Friday, October 16, 2026. In the Holy Church of the Assumption of the Theotokos Pyli, a Divine Liturgy was celebrated with the prayer of the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Thebes, Mr. Georgios. The divine word was preached by the preacher Panos. start Father Ieronymos Kyriazis, who spoke about Saint Longinos the centurion and the importance of historical memory. Afterwards, His Eminence held a memorial service for the fallen, with the participation of the civil-military authorities, schools and residents of the area.

In his speech, His Eminence referred to the history of the Gate and to the heroes who sacrificed themselves for the freedom of our country. Then at the site of the battle, where a monument has been erected, a memorial service was held, a speech was made and wreaths were laid.

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