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Memorial Service for Georgios Grivas Held Under Tight Security

Published January 25, 2026, 12:05
Memorial Service for Georgios Grivas Held Under Tight Security

The 52nd annual national memorial service for the leader of EOKA, General Georgios Grivas Digenis, was held on Sunday morning in Limassol, at the Church of Agios Nikolaos. The service took place under tight security measures, with a strong police presence to prevent any incidents. Representatives from the Government, Parliament, parties, and organizations attended the ceremony, which included a procession to EOKA headquarters and the laying of wreaths at Grivas' tomb. The memorial speech was delivered by retired Lieutenant General Konstantinos Argyropoulos, who praised Grivas' work.