Kandila of Arcadia, celebrated on March 25 with brilliance and emotion by organizing torchway honoring the national heroes of the revolution of 1821.

The Agricultural Cultural Association of Youth revived the “torch troups” with the starting point of the historic Kandila Monastery, built on a rock, on the west side of the mountain of Kroustallies.

The event began with doxology and artillery and then the members of the Youth Cultural Cultural Association of Kandila opened a large Greek flag, giving the slogan to start an impressive torch race.

Young and old holding toddlers In their hands and dressed in traditional costumes, they crossed the village reviving the historic moments of 1821.

The procession ended in the central square, where wreaths were laid in memory of the heroes of the Greek Revolution. The event culminated in a spectacular spectacle of fireworks and traditional dances, creating a moving atmosphere that reminded everyone of the importance of the day.

The Holy Monastery of Kandila is an impressive monastery, dedicated to Assumption, which has remained known in history for his contribution, action and participation in the Greek Revolution, because of his fortified position and the militancy of his monks.

The monastery was a refuge for the Christians in the area, a gunpowder center and a therapeutic refuge for the fighters.

Starring in the days of 1821 was the abbot of the monastery Kallinicwhile the monastery was visited many times and the old man of Moria himself Theodore Kolokotronis. In the monastery of Kandila there is a letter from Theodoros Kolokotronis who confirms the racing action of the Monastery and the Abbot.

Kandila has once again proven that she maintains the flame of tradition and historical memory, honoring the struggles of our ancestors in a unique and unique way.