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Macedonian Press Agency - March 23, 1999

Archbishop Of America Salutes Greek National Holiday

Florida, March 23 (MPA)

The Archbishop of America Spyridon has forwarded a blessing to the Greek community living in the united States, for the March 25 anniversary of Greece's national holiday that commemorates the country's revolution against the Turkish yoke in 1821.

The March 25 national holiday, which also coincides with the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary, is grandly celebrated abroad with parades and other festivities. A.F.

[ Macedonian Press Agency - www.mpa.gr - March 23, 1999 ]