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Honoring freedom and democracy: American Hellenic Institute marks Greek Independence Day

Nick Larigakis highlights the enduring influence of Hellenic ideals and calls for vigilance in defending democracy and the rule of law

Dervenakia, Messolonghi, Navarino: Three pivotal moments of the 1821 Greek Revolution

Three significant events of the 1821 Revolution: The Battle of Dervenakia (1822), the Exodus of Messolonghi (1826), and the Battle of Navarino, which largely determined the outcome of the Struggle – The role of the Church and the clergy in the Revolution

Pavlos de Grece: Attended the March 25th military parade, “We have a strong homeland, what I saw lights up your soul”

“I wanted to see this for years,” said Pavlos de Grece

Divine Liturgy in Lebanon for March 25th, “We are very afraid,” says Greek woman to protothema (video-photos)

The Greek flag was also raised at Greek homes in Beirut

Road closures today (25/3) in Athens: Traffic measures in the city center – What applies to the metro

Due to the military parade taking place today for the celebration of the national anniversary, traffic measures are in effect for both the metro and tram

Weather – March 25: Parades with rain and cloudiness, improvement from midday – New bad weather coming from Friday

Parades were canceled due to weather in Heraklion, Chania and Rethymno

Trump’s proclamation for March 25: “We honor the wisdom and determination of the Greek people”

“Greece and the United States were born out of the tradition of democratic self-governance,” the U.S. president’s customary proclamation states, among other things

Evangelismos name Day and Greek Independence Day celebrated with standing-room-only attendance (photos)

The church was at full capacity, with standing room only, as His Grace Bishop Kyriakos, Father Antonios and esteemed clergy led a heartfelt liturgy

Trump’s proclamation for March 25th: U.S.-Greece Military cooperation a cornerstone of European security

“We value Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ support in our economic and diplomatic cooperation,” noted the American president in the text, while also praising the Greek-American community

What is the 25th March National Holy Day in Greece about?

Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the “Annunciation” by Archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that she should become the mother of Jesus Christ

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