All schools remain closed on Thursday in the Athens municipality, due to the celebration of Saint Dionysius the Areopagite, the city’s patron saint, according to the municipality’s official announcement.. Saint Dionysius the Areopagite is also honored as the protector of judges and the judicial system by the Greek Orthodox Church.
Νotifications from the schools have been sent to the parents of students around Athens informing them about the cancellation of classes.
Meanwhile, temporary traffic regulations will be in effect in the Municipality of Athens due to the celebration and procession of the Holy icon of Saint Dionysius.
Traffic police will enforce parking and stopping restrictions from 6:00 AM, as well as road closures from 4:00 PM until the end of the events on the following streets, primarily located in the central Kolonaki area:
• Skoufa, between Omirou Street and Filiki Eteria Square.
• Lykavittou, between Skoufa and Solonos Streets.
• Dimokritou, between Skoufa and Solonos Streets.
• Solonos, between Lykavittou and Kanari Streets.
• Sekeri, along its entire length.
• Kanari, along its entire length.
• Filiki Eteria Square.
The police are urging vehicle drivers to avoid driving and parking on the aforementioned streets to prevent traffic issues and to follow the directions of traffic officers.
