The National Feast of October 28 in the Holy City of Messolonghitranslated

On the liturgical Doxology for the national feast of October 28, which concluded in the Holy City of Messolonghi, in the Sanctuary of Saint Spyridon, the Very Reverend Metropolitan of Aetolia and Acarnania, Damaskinos, presided on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

Representing the Hellenic Government was Olympia Vikatou, General Director of Antiquities of the Ministry of Culture; the Mayor of the Holy City of Messolonghi, Spyridon Diamantopoulos; the Deputy Prefect of Aitoloakarnania, Athanasios Mavrommatis; the Higher Governor of Fire Brigades of Messolonghi; and representatives of the Military, Police, Fire Department, Municipal, and Regional authorities of the area.

Immediately following, the Very Reverend Metropolitan of Aitoloakarnania presided over the commemoration of the request for remembrance that concluded at the Heroon of Pétsona from the recent wars. Following was the crowning ceremony by the local authorities.

Subsequently, from the dais of the officials, the Metropolitan of Aitoloakarnania observed the military and student parade.

Speaking to the local media, he said: "We pay tribute to the heroes of the 1940 era, to all our illustrious ancestors who defended our soil..."