Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus Post on Tuesday unveiled a commemorative stamp marking 200 years since the Exodus of Messolonghi. Officials said the stamp honours a key event in modern Greek history symbolising freedom and sacrifice.
Stamp launch and historical commemoration
The stamp commemorates the Exodus of Messolonghi, described as a pivotal moment in modern Greek history and a symbol of freedom and sacrifice.
Links between Morphou and Messolonghi
Deputy director of the Post Office Pavlos Pavlides and Morphou Municipality referred to a long-standing relationship with Messolonghi established through a twinning agreement in 2002.
Statements on shared hardship and resilience
Morphou Mayor Viktor Hadjiavraam said the bond reflects shared experiences of hardship and resilience. He said, “Messolonghi shows that Hellenism’s history is marked by sacrifice, not resignation,” and drew parallels to Morphou’s situation, where many residents have lived away from home for decades while maintaining their “memory and dignity.” He also quoted Loukis Akritas, saying: “Every free man is a citizen of Messolonghi.”
Messolonghi’s response
Messolonghi Mayor Spyros Diamantopoulos said the initiative deepens a relationship rooted in shared historical experiences. He said, “Cyprus is close to Messolonghi; these are not separate places but a shared consciousness,” adding that such commemorations reaffirm enduring ties.
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