Magnificent parade in Athens – PATRIS
The Magnificent was yesterday the military parade in Syntagma for the celebrations of the National Anniversary.
Earlier, in front of the state and political leadership, they paralyzed pedestrians and motorized units, while the air means gave their own tone as well as their own message.
“March 25 is a double celebration for Hellenism and Orthodoxy. The fighters in 1821 made history, as they liberated our country from the conquerors. “The armed forces are constantly being upgraded, strengthening their operational capabilities,” said the Minister of National Defense, Nikos Panagiotopoulos, before the start of the parade.
During the parade in Athens for March 25, the Athenian sky was “torn” by Rafale aircraft.
Four Rafale fighter jets were killed by the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and joined the aircraft and helicopters that flew over Athens during the military parade.
Also, among the flying vehicles that made transits over Athens was the legendary Supermarine SPITFIRE MJ755 aircraft.
The events for the celebration of March 25 opened at 08:00 in the morning with 21 greeting shots from the cannon of Lycabettus and the arrogance of Greek importance on the sacred rock of the Acropolis.
At 10.00 the solemn doxology began in the holy metropolitan church of Athens and then the President of the Republic laid a wreath at the monument of the Unknown Soldier.
Present at the Constitution, the Minister of National Defense, Nikos Panagiotopoulos, the President of the Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou and the Minister of Defense of France, Florence Parley.
PTD: The example of the Fighters of ’21 inspires us
The anniversary of the Revolution reminds us that nations occupy their place on the map of history with faith in their own strength, unity and passion for freedom. This was stressed by the President of the Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou, after the end of the parade.
“The example of the ’21 Fighters”, he underlined, “inspires and inspires us to defile our national sovereignty. The heroic uprising of our ancestors on March 25, 1821 led after many struggles and sacrifices to the failure of the Turkish yoke and the creation of the modern Greek state. A country, democratic and independent, at the core of the Union for years “, said the President of the Republic.