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Memorial Service for George Grivas Digenis Held Under Strict Security Measures in Limassol

Published January 25, 2026, 16:12
Memorial Service for George Grivas Digenis Held Under Strict Security Measures in Limassol

The 52nd annual memorial service for the leader of EOKA, General George Grivas Digenis, was held at the Holy Church of Saint Nicholas in Limassol, presided over by Bishop Nikolaos of Amathous. The service took place under strict security measures, with a strong police presence to prevent incidents. The Commissioner to the President, Marios Chartzios, represented the Government, while the President of the House of Representatives, Annita Dimitriou, the President of ELAM, Christos Christou, Members of Parliament, and representatives of local organizations were also present. A procession followed to the EOKA Headquarters and Grivas' tomb, where a trisagion prayer and wreath-laying ceremony were held. Retired Lieutenant General Konstantinos Argyropoulos praised Grivas' work during the memorial speech.