Friends and admirers will say their final goodbyes to Giorgos Mazonakis at the church he loved most, ahead of his funeral on Monday. The late singer’s body will lie in state from 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 13, at the Holy Trinity Church of Nikaia, where a public vigil will be held through the early hours of Monday morning. His family has also asked that, in lieu of floral tributes, donations be made to support Humanity Greece.
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What Giorgos Mazonakis’s family has requested for the funeral
The family of Giorgos Mazonakis shared the details of their final farewell in a deeply moving announcement.
According to the statement, his body will be at the Holy Trinity Church of Nikaia on Sunday, September 13 — the church and parish he held especially dear — so that all friends and fans who wish to pay their respects may do so in person. The family has described the event as a “public vigil,” set to begin at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday and continue through the early hours of Monday morning, as a tribute of honor and love to his memory.
The funeral of Giorgos Mazonakis will take place on Monday, September 14, at the Third Cemetery of Athens, in a private ceremony for close family only. The family has also extended a heartfelt request that those who wish to honor him make a donation to Humanity Greece instead of sending flowers. In their announcement, the family of Giorgos Mazonakis noted that they share this news “with a broken heart and unspeakable grief,” inviting all those who loved him to come and bid him farewell at his beloved church.
The family’s official statement
“With a broken heart and unspeakable grief, we inform you that on Sunday, September 13, the body of our beloved Giorgos will be at the Holy Trinity Church of Nikaia — his cherished church and parish — so that all friends who wish to do so may say their goodbyes in person.
The public vigil, as a tribute of honor and love, will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will continue through the early morning hours of Monday.
The funeral will be held in a private family ceremony at the Third Cemetery of Athens on Monday, September 14.
We kindly ask that, in lieu of flowers, those who wish to do so make a donation to Humanity Greece.”
