Samou Eusevios: Our ancestors with faith and solidarity sacrificed themselves for freedomtranslated

The anniversary of October 28, 1940 was celebrated in the Holy Diocese of Samos, Ikaria and Korseon with ecclesiastical splendor and national emotion.  On Tuesday, October 27, His Eminence Metropolitan Mr. Eusebius went to Agios Kyrykos Ikaria, where, in the central square of the Town, he held a memorial service at the Memorial of the Fallen. This was followed by the laying of wreaths by students of the Primary and Secondary Education schools.

On the morning of Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the Holy Metropolitan Church of Agios Nikolaos, His Holiness officiated at the Orthros and the Divine Liturgy. Minister of the official Doxology, in the presence of the civil and military authorities, teachers, students and a large number of believers.

Due to the adverse weather conditions and the heavy rainfall, the planned memorial service at the Memorial of the Fallen, the laying of wreaths in the central square of the town of Samos and the established parade did not take place.

In his statement, His Eminence Metropolitan Mr. Eusebius said: "The anniversary of October 28, 1940 reminds us of the saga of our ancestors, who, with faith in God, love for the Motherland and unity, fought and sacrificed...