The Archdiocesan District Office of Adelaide, has released the full program inviting everyone to take part in the celebrations of Greek Independence Day on Sunday, 26 March.
South Australia will celebrate the National Anniversary of the Greek Revolution of 1821 with a series of commemorative events.
The day will begin with a 7.30am Divine Liturgy and Doxology at the Archiepiscopal Church of Saint Sophia (100 Drayton Street, Bowden) by Bishop Silouan of Sinope.
A Memorial Service will then take place at the War Memorial in North Terrace; the Service will begin at 12.30pm, officiated by Bishop Silouan of Sinope, for the repose of the heroes that fought for Greece’s freedom.
A wreath laying ceremony will also take place, held by the Consul General of Greece in Adelaide, George Psiachas.
Wreaths will be laid in honour of the fallen by South Australia’s civil and military authorities, as well as representatives of the Greek Community organisations.
Following the wreath laying, the students of the Colleges and the Afternoon and Saturday Greek Schools of the Archdiocese will parade from the War Memorial to the Torrens Parade Ground.
The celebrations will culminate at the Torrens Parade Ground, and in the festive spirit of the day, there will be songs and poems and traditional dance performances by students as well as food and drinks available for purchase.