Sydney memorial service set to honour Cyprus War of Independence heroes

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The Justice for Cyprus Co-ordinating Committee of NSW (SEKA NSW), the Cyprus Hellene Club Ltd, and the Cyprus Community of NSW will host a memorial service this weekend to commemorate Cyprus National Day and honour the heroes of the 1955-1959 War of Independence.

The service will take place at the Cathedral of the Annunciation of Our Lady, located at 242 Cleveland Street, Redfern, Sydney on Sunday, March 30, starting at 9.30 am with a Doxology Service.

A wreath-laying ceremony at the Church Courtyard cenotaph will follow at 11am.

The event invites Cypriots, Greeks, and all supporters of Cyprus to attend and pay tribute to the fallen heroes. Light refreshments will be served after the ceremony.

Organisations or committees wishing to lay wreaths are asked to contact the Cyprus Community Office at 02 9557 1256.

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