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MARCH 25TH CELEBRATION AT ST. DEMETRIOS CHURCH, (CLEVELAND, OHIO, USA) GIORTH THS 25h MARTIOU STHN EKKLHSIA TOU AGIOU DHMHTRIOU (CLEVELAND, OHIO, USA)
March 25: A national holiday in Greece to celebrate the anniversary of the country's proclamation of independence in 1821 after four centuries of Turkish occupation. The war that followed went on until 1829 when finally the Turkish sultan recognized the independence of Greece. The day is marked with church services and military parades--an especially impressive parade is held in Athens. Greek communities in other parts of the world also observe the day.
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