Programme of events for Armed Forces Day - 21 November
Armed Forces
18 Nov 2019
/ 12:08
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Regional Administration has announced the programme of events in Corfu Town for Armed Forces Day on Thursday 21 November.
1. Flags flown throughout town from 08:00 until sunset.
2. Public buildings and banks lit up in the evening.
08:30: Raising of the flag at the New Fortress accompanied by Philharmonic and Army bands.
11:55: Dignitaries arrive at the Holy Church
12:00: Official Doxology at Metropolitan Church of Spileotissis led by Nektarios Archbishop of Corfu, Paxos and Diapontia Islands.
Following the Doxology there will be a formal reading from the President of Corfu Association of Retired Officers Major Vassilis Thalassidis.
12:30: Memorial service and laying of wreaths at the Heroes Memorial by various dignitaries followed by one minute's silence.
17:00: Lowering of the flag.
2. Public buildings and banks lit up in the evening.
08:30: Raising of the flag at the New Fortress accompanied by Philharmonic and Army bands.
11:55: Dignitaries arrive at the Holy Church
12:00: Official Doxology at Metropolitan Church of Spileotissis led by Nektarios Archbishop of Corfu, Paxos and Diapontia Islands.
Following the Doxology there will be a formal reading from the President of Corfu Association of Retired Officers Major Vassilis Thalassidis.
12:30: Memorial service and laying of wreaths at the Heroes Memorial by various dignitaries followed by one minute's silence.
17:00: Lowering of the flag.
