World War II Canteen Days

During World War II, the cathedral held "Canteen Days" in honor of servicemen. Canteen Days were held on Sundays after church and there was usually a lunch and music was played all afternoon. This photograph is from a Canteen Day in 1943 or 1944.

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1943 or 1944. World War II Canteen Day at the Philoptochos hall. Bottom row, left to right: Mrs. Palialas, Tia Devanis, to be identified, Mrs. Barbas, Lukia Kanelopoulos, Maria Panagoulias, Harikleia Pagonas, Maria Rokas, Angeliki Gofas *, Maria Andreou * Yota Gofas's mother Note: Fr. Pantelakos is in the top row, third from the right.