The exodus was presided over by Archbishop George
The funeral of the former MP and jurist, Andreas Angelidis, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 77, took place in an atmosphere of deep mourning on Friday afternoon. The exodus service, presided over by the Archbishop of Cyprus George, was held at the Holy Church of God Sophia, in Strovolos. The deceased was buried in the cemetery of Saints Constantine and Helen, in Nicosia.
In his funeral speech, the president of the Cyprus Bar Association (PDA), Michalis Vorkas, praised the integrity of the deceased's character, describing him as a “model legal professional, politician and colleague”. He also pointed out that Andreas Angelidis was an excellent expert in administrative and constitutional law, speaking of his unprecedented contribution to the redemption of the homeland.
The deceased, Mr. Vorkas continued, fought battles in international courts for rule of law. “The Cypriot state and society are grateful to you. We will continue with a banner your depositions for the prevalence of international law”, he concluded.
At her funeral, the former Administrative Commissioner, Iliana Nikolaou, referred to the enormous and invaluable contribution of Andreas Angelidis to the prevalence of administrative law in Cyprus, as well as to the publications he produced for this purpose.
As Mrs. Nikolaou said, the deceased did not hide his interest in the public, adding that he was an active citizen who served the fair resolution of the Cyprus problem and highlighted difficult issues. Speaking of a creative and fighting man and a loving family man, Mrs. Nikolaou noted that Andreas Angelidis leaves a void that cannot be filled.
For his part, the brother of the deceased, Nikos Angelidis, said that his life Andreas Angelidis was “full of action”, pointing out that his brother was “always a fighter, a model of an honest lawyer and politician”. He also said that Andreas Angelidis leaves behind “good sailors”.
The daughter of the deceased, Stella Angelidis, said at her funeral that her father fought “relentlessly for the rights of the country and the citizen”, adding that he taught her what honesty and dignity mean.
“I will I remember with love and pride your pure soul. I am sure that you are now swimming in the waters of Kyrenia”, she concluded.
The son of the deceased, Simos Angelidis, said that his father was a virtuous man, full of love and faith in God. “You couldn't tolerate injustice, you fought it,” he added. Andreas Angelidis, he continued, was an authority and the pinnacle of legal science, but at the same time measured and down-to-earth.
As Simos Angelidis said, his father was truly anxious for the future of his country and took the lead in informing citizens about the Anan Plan. “No physical hardship has bent your spirit. I was and will be proud of you,” he concluded.
The funeral of the deceased was attended by the Minister of Justice and Public Order, Marios Hartsiotis, the Speaker of the Parliament, Annita Dimitriou, party leaders, as well as current and former Members of Parliament.
Stefania was presented by the Minister of Justice on behalf of the President of the Republic. Wreaths were also laid by the Archbishop, the Speaker of the Parliament, the President of DISY, the General Secretary of AKEL, the Presidents of DIKO, DIPA, the Environmental Movement, the former President of the Republic, Nikos Anastasiadis, the Attorney General, the Assistant Attorney General , the President and the judges of the Supreme Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court, as well as the Ministers of Health, Finance and Defence.
