Adelaide: Programme for the 25th March Greek National Independence Day Celebrations

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia is celebrating the 25th of March Greek National
Day (Anniversary of the Greek Revolution against the Ottoman Empire and the War of
Independence 1821-1829) this Sunday, 23 March 2025.

The program for the celebrations is as follows:

7:00am: Matins, Hierarchical Divine Liturgy and Doxology at the Archdiocesan Church of
Saint Sophia (Holy Wisdom of God), 100 Drayton Street, Bowden, celebrated by His Grace
Bishop Silouan of Adelaide.

12:30pm: Memorial Service at the National War Memorial, North Terrace, officiated by His
Grace Bishop Silouan of Adelaide, for the repose of the souls of our forefathers who fought
heroically and sacrificed their lives for the faith and the nation.

Afterwards, beginning with the Hon. Consul General of Greece in Adelaide, Dr Alexandra Theodoropoulou, wreaths will be laid in honour of the fallen by our State’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 our Holy Diocese will parade from the War Memorial to the Torrens Parade
Ground.

At the Torrens Parade Ground, and in the festive spirit of the day, there will be songs and
poems and traditional dance performances by our students as well as food and drinks
available for purchase.

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