Honoring an iconic leader: Annual memorial service for Archbishop Makarios III held

The annual memorial service for Archbishop Makarios III was held at Kykkos Monastery in Cyprus, attended by President Nikos Christodoulides and other state officials. Limassol Mayor Yiannis Armeftis delivered the commemorative speech, honoring the first President of the Republic of Cyprus as an iconic leader who shaped the island's modern history. The service commemorated Makarios's leadership, his role in establishing the independent state, and his commitment to national unity during turbulent times, including the 1974 coup and subsequent invasion.