A memorial service was held on Sunday at Kykkos Monastery for Archbishop Makarios III, the first President of the Republic of Cyprus, who passed away on August 3, 1977. The service was attended by Archbishop Georgios of Cyprus, President Nikos Christodoulides, and other officials, including leaders from parliamentary parties, security forces, and law enforcement.
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