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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.