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Laying in State for George Vassiliou

Published January 16, 2026, 06:10
Laying in State for George Vassiliou

The body of former President George Vassiliou is lying in state today at the Church of Holy Wisdom in Strovolos. The book of condolences opened today at the Presidential Palace, where the President of the Republic and members of the Cabinet, as well as representatives of the state and diplomatic corps, signed it. The funeral of George Vassiliou will be held on Saturday, January 17th, at the Church of Holy Wisdom, at public expense. The family will receive condolences at the church from 11:30 am. The burial will take place at the Aglantzia Municipal Cemetery. The day of the funeral has been declared a public holiday. The government and the people of Cyprus are paying tribute to the former President for his contribution to the country.