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Syros: Impressive representation of the naming of Ermoupolistranslated

July 13, 2026 · 1 min read

In the forecourt of the Holy Church of the Transfiguration of Hermoupolis, the anniversary event titled "ERMOUPOLIN!" was held with great success yesterday, which was organized by the Greek Greek High School of Syros and included a theatrical journey through time, bringing to life the great historical meeting of the first settlers in 1826, exactly in the same forecourt, where the name of the city was decided.

The historical role of Metropolitan Sophronios Bistis was performed by His Holiness Mr. Dorotheos II, who had previously performed a special doxological prayer inside the Holy Church.

During the ceremony, the eulogy of the day was delivered by Aidesimol with his characteristic elegance and historical depth. Protopr. Emmanuel Syrigos, who, emotionally charged, referred to the events and people of that time.

As part of the event, the President of the Lyceum of Greek Women of Syros Mrs. Irini Dekavalla placed a wreath on the bust of the Teacher of the Genus Anthimos Gazis and raised the historical flag of the Fishermen's Revolution on the central mast of the Church.

The Event was attended by the Mayor of Syros-Ermoupoli, Mr. Alex. Athanasiou, the Mayor of Psaro, Deputy Mayors and Municipal...

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Milan MiloševićLepo je to što su oživeli onu skupštinu iz 1826. baš na istom mestu. Mitropolit Dorotej je lepo odigrao ulogu Sofronija Bisti, a sveštenik Sirigos je uvek dobar kad priča o starim vremenima. Eto, bar su podigli zastavu sa Psare, to mi je bilo posebno zanimljivo.
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