In Memory of Our Heroes of Arkadi: Arkadian Evening Celebrating 160 Years of Arkadian Philanthropytranslated

In the framework of the events marking the completion of 160 years of Arkadian Philanthropy, the Organizing Committee of the 160th Anniversary of Arkadian Philanthropy and the Lyceum of the Greeks – Branch of Rethymno invite the public to a special evening of commemoration, dedicated to the heroes and fallen of Arkadi. The event, titled "In Memory of Our Heroes of Arkadi," will take place on Monday, November 9, 2026, from 8:00 PM to midnight, in the Kellari of the Holy Monastery of Arkadi (next to the Pyritida warehouse).

The Arkadian Evening will combine prayer, historical storytelling, traditional music, and a performance of remembrance. After the welcome by the Very Reverend Metropolitan of Rethymno and Avloupato Prodromos, a Trisagion will be held in memory of the fallen. Following this, excerpts from the work of Timotheos Venere "Arkadi Through the Ages" will be read.

The readings will be given by Phoibe Valarē-Skoumpourdē, who is also responsible for the texts, and Giannis Lachnidakēs. The musical accompaniment will be provided by the traditional forms of lyra players Michalis Pavlakē and Alexandros Papadakē, while folk songs will be performed by the Riziti Asē Gonia "Riza" and the Riziti group…