The funeral of Lena Samaras, the 34-year-old daughter of former Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras and his wife Georgia Kretikos Samaras, took place on Monday, August 11 at Athens’ First Cemetery.
A large number of relatives, friends, and members of the public attended the service, alongside high-profile political figures from across party lines. Among them were Parliament President Konstantinos Tasoulas, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, socialist opposition leader Nikos Androulakis, former Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis, Defence Minister Nikos Dendias, Athens Mayor Haris Doukas, and numerous current and former ministers and deputies.
In a deeply emotional eulogy, Antonis Samaras said: “What can a father say when he loses his child? What can a mother say when she will never again embrace her own flesh and blood? What can a brother say when he loses his other half, when the soul loses its most faithful companion?”
He added: “I thank God for giving us this gift, even if only for 34 years.”
Lena passed away on Thursday, August 7 after suffering a cardiac arrest at Athens’ Evangelismos Hospital. The exact cause of the cardiac arrest has yet to be confirmed by authorities.
