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Details of the Funeral of Former President George Vassiliou – Body to Lie in State

Published January 14, 2026, 14:18
Details of the Funeral of Former President George Vassiliou – Body to Lie in State

The funeral of former President of the Republic of Cyprus, George Vassiliou, who passed away at the age of 94, will take place on Saturday, January 17th, at the Holy Church of Hagia Sophia in Strovolos, at 1:00 PM. The family will receive condolences at the church from 11:30 AM, and the burial will take place at the Aglantzia Municipal Cemetery. Prior to the funeral, the body of George Vassiliou will lie in state at the same church on Friday, January 16th, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, giving the public the opportunity to pay their respects to the deceased. The family requests that, instead of wreaths, those who wish to do so make donations to the following organizations: the 'Arodanousa' Hospice Foundation, the Pan-Cypriot Kidney Patients Association, and SPAVO. This gesture highlights the family's desire to honor George Vassiliou's memory in a meaningful way, by supporting organizations that provide important social work.