Theatrical Performances in Messolonghi and Agrinio Dedicated to the 200th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Besieged Free Mentranslated

Two theatrical performances titled "The Besieged Free Men" were presented on Saturday, October 31, 2026, and Sunday, November 1, 2026, in the Holy City of Messolonghi and Agrinio respectively, by the Association of Young "LYCHNOS" Thessaloniki, under the auspices of the Holy Metropolitanate of Aetolia and Acarnania, with the support of the Holy Monastery of Vvedensky Convent of the Mother of God Myrtidia, and the special care of its Abbot and General Archepiscopal Commissioner, Archim. Ioasaph Zografou.

The performance, lasting about two hours, was directed by Mr. Dimitrios Karyopoulos and portrayed the final hours of the defenders of Messolonghi, the difficult dilemmas, and the noble decisions that marked their path to liberation. Special emphasis was given to the decisive role of Orthodox faith, which strengthened the resolve of the besieged, as well as to the personality and character of Bishop Rogenios Ioasaph.

The script was based on extensive historical research, which was adapted and prepared appropriately for the needs of theatrical art. The research material also served as the basis for the production of 37 sound thematic episodes with the general title "Messolonghi:..."