PH Embassy in Greece commemorates 125th anniversary of Dr. Jose P. Rizal’s martyrdom
Philippine Ambassador to Greece Giovanni E. Palec led the flag raising ceremony on 30 December 2021 to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the Martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal at the Embassy grounds. (Athens PE photo)
ATHENS, 31 December 2021 – The Philippine Embassy in Athens held a flag-raising ceremony, a wreath-laying ceremony on the bust of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, and a mass to commemorate the 125th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal on 30 December 2021 at the Embassy grounds.
The event was attended by the officers and staff of the Embassy, and POLO/OWWA-Greece, dependents, together with Ms. Jasmin Paz Imperial, Vice-Principal and Guidance Counselor of the Philippine School in Greece, and Rev. Fr. Rex F. Fortes, CM.
Philippine Ambassador to Greece Giovanni E. Palec stated in his message after the flag-raising ceremony and the laying of a wreath that like our beloved national hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, who made great contributions and sacrifices for our nation, we should strive to be and to have a positive effect on others as well as our surroundings.
A year-end mass celebration was also held after the commemoration that was officiated by Rev. Fr. Rex F. Fortes, CM., who is based in Brussels, Belgium. After the mass, a small breakfast salo-salo was held. END
The raising of the Philippine flag to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the Martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal at the Embassy grounds. (Athens PE photo)
Ambassador Giovanni E. Palec placed a wreath on the bust of Dr. Jose P. Rizal at the Embassy grounds. (Athens PE photo)
Ambassador Giovanni E. Palec delivered his remarks on the 125th anniversary of the Martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal at the Embassy grounds. (Athens PE photo)
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