OXI Day Celebration in Kissamos 28th October – PROGRAM OF CELEBRATIONS in KISSAMOS

The city authorities, associations, unions and all residents are invited to participate in the celebration of our great National Day.

TUESDAY, 27th OCTOBER 
17:30 Vespers at the Metropolitan Church of the Annunciation of the Theotokos.

 WEDNESDAY, 28th OCTOBER 

07:00-10:00am 
Morning Prayer, Divine Liturgy at the Metropolitan Church of the Annunciation of the Theotokos.

10:30am official doxology at the Metropolitan Church, followed by a speech on the significance of the anniversary by Ms. Spyridoula Lambraki, Headmistress of Elos Kissamos Primary School.

11:30am memorial service at the city’s Monument in Tzanakaki Square, laying of wreaths, observance of a minute of silence, National Anthem.

12:00pm parade of student groups, clubs and associations on Skalidi Street, in the presence of the city authorities.

Some more information about Oxi day & the history behind it:

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KztWUNKCkio

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohi_Day