The Association of Priests of Trikala commemorated the first fallen soldier of the Epic of 1940translated

With deep respect for the historical memory and emotion, the Trikala Chant Society "Agios Ioannis o Damaskinos" was "present" at the anniversary events for the "26th Tsiavaliaria", which took place in Pialia Trikala on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Responding to the honorary invitation of the Mayor of Pylis, Mr. Constantinos Maravas, and the Municipal Council, the Union was represented by the General Secretary Mr. Athanasios Lambropoulos and the elected member Mr. Sotiris Vamboulas.

During the event, the General Secretary Mr. Athanasios Lambropoulos laid a laurel wreath at the monument of the hero Vassiliou Tsiavaliaris, paying the minimum tribute on behalf of the chanting world of the region to the first fallen soldier of the Epic of 1940.

In his message, the President of the Association (Deputy Doctor of Theology) underlined the importance of the day:

"Today's event, apart from an annual tribute to the first fallen on October 28, 1940 on the Greek-Albanian border, is also a practical promise that we Greeks do not forget all those who gave their lives for the freedom of our homeland."

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