On November 8, 2025, Kalavryta Cemetery will host a commemorative tree-planting event honoring those who lost their lives during World War II.

Event details

Organized by the Kalavryta Holocaust Victims Association with the support of the local municipality, this event is part of the Significant Cemeteries for Sustainable Europe initiative by the Association of Significant Cemeteries in Europe (ASCE). In 2025, the initiative commemorates the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II under the theme Gardens of 80.

The program will begin with a memorial service at the Chapel of All Saints at 10:00, followed by the planting of 80 cypress trees at 10:30. These trees symbolize remembrance, resilience, and the community’s ongoing commitment to peace and justice.

Kalavryta Cemetery holds profound historical significance, marking the graves of hundreds of victims of the 1943 German occupation, alongside those who later helped rebuild the town. The event welcomes both descendants and the wider public to honor this history through their participation.

More information about the event is available on the ASCE website.