Greek Independence Day Program at the Metropolis of Atlanta

 

Greek Independence Day Program – 200th Anniversary of the Greek Revolution

Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta

 

Master of Ceremonies: Rev. Fr. Paul A. Kaplanis, Dean of the Annunciation Cathedral

Procession of Clergy and children dressed in Tsoliades and Amalies Greek Costumes – The Hymn – Τη Υπερμάχω

Greek and American National Anthems, Children of the Greek School

Opening Prayer and Introduction – His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios         Spiritual Father and Hierarch of The Metropolis of Atlanta

Musical selection - Apolytikion of Annunciation, Σήμερον της σωτηρίας – Nikodemos Economos and Christina Polizos

Presentation of letter to leaders of the governments of Europe – Greek and English – Rev. Dr. Panayiotis Papageorgiou, Priest of Holy Transfiguration, Marietta, Georgia

Recitation and singing of the Θούριο – Musical Ensemble, directed by Dr. Constantine Kokenes

Speech of the Consul General – Mr. Theodoros Demopoulos

Presentation of the Songs of the Revolution – Musical Ensemble, directed by Dr. Constantine Kokenes

Singing of the Songs of the Revolution – Παιδιά της Σαμαρίνας..., Σαράντα Παλληκάρια..., Σαράντα Κλέφτες..., Δεύτε Ελληνες Γενναίοι

Musical Ensemble

Closing Prayer – His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta

Recessional - The Hymn – Τη Υπερμάχω

 

This event will be a combination of in-person and live streaming.