The Trikala Prefecture Chant Society at the ceremony in honor of Constantinos Efthimiadistranslated

The Association of Chanters of the Prefecture of Trikala "Agios Ioannis o Damaskinos" responded with great joy and honor to the kind invitation of the Municipality of Karditsa and attended today, Sunday 18 October 2026 at 11:00 a.m., the naming ceremony of a sidewalk in honor of the late Konstantinos Efthymiadis, who for 67 consecutive years he served as Cantor of the Metropolitan Church of Karditsa, distinguished himself as a professor of Byzantine and European Music and left an indelible mark on the church music tradition of the place. The award of this honor is a due recognition of the many years of contribution, dedication and important work of a great worker of the art of chanting. An honor that was delayed, but finally came true, proving that the contribution of people who minister church music remains alive in the memory and consciousness of society.

Particularly moving was the speech of his son and successor of his work, Mr. Nikos Efthimiadis, who with heartfelt words referred to his father's personality, course and valuable legacy.

The ceremony was attended by His Eminence Metropolitan Thessaliotidos and...