Sokratis Georgiadis
 Sokratis Georgiadis has contributed greatly in the
field of education. His work in the spiritual life
of the island was marked by the establishment of the
gymnasium of Evrychou.
Sokratis Georgiadis was born in 1892 in the village
Avgorou which is in Famagusta. He died in 1960. He
loved his country and this is obvious from his efforts
to help and support it.
He was happily married and his wife’s name was Timothea
Georgiadi. She was born in Flassou and they had three
daughters.
He studied at the Pancyprian Gymnasium and this was
the first step for his future career in the filed of
education. After his graduation he became a teacher
in many schools of the island.
The establishment of the educational institution of
Evrychou constituted the peak of his career in education.
The fulfillment of his dream was realized after many
efforts and personal sacrifices.
The eparch of Kyrinia Makarios II has helped Sokratis
Georgiadis to build the school. Thus, after many efforts
the Hellenic School of Solea was established in 1919.
His dreams did not end with the establishment of the
school. He also wanted the school to be declared as
an equivalent of a Greek school. Thus, he went in Athens
in order to find professors and persuade them to come
in Cyprus and teach at the Hellenic School of Solea.
His decision to visit Greece was completely justified
as in Cyprus there were no Higher Education Institutions
and there were no qualified professors who would be
able to prepare the Cypriot teachers and recruit the
Cypriot Institutions. The regulation for the declaration
of a Cypriot School as an equivalent of a Greek School,
defined that it should be recruited with Greek professors.
His efforts have given fruits as the Hellenic School
of Evrychou was declared as an equivalent of the Greek
Schools.
Sokratis Georgiadis became the first headmaster of
the school that he established. His efforts and his
dedication to the school were constant and he was the
General Secretary of the School.
His agonistic personality has pushed him to fight
for his beliefs. During the rebellion known as “Oktovriana”
he fought passionately against the English conquerors
and for this reason his license was attaint.
His passion and love for his country was transmitted
to his school and this is obvious from its action during
the National war against the English conquerors in
1955-59.
The contribution of Sokratis Georgiadis in the field
of education was great and this offers him a special
place in the history of his island. The establishment
of the Hellenic School has contributed in the conservation
of the national ideals of the Greek-Cypriots.
Giorgos Theocharidis
Giorgos Theocharidis has offered a lot in the field
of justice. His love and dedication is obvious if we
take into consideration his career and all that he
did.
He was born in Linou in the late 19th cenutry and
he grew up in the same place. His parents were Ioannis
and Iouliani.
When he finished high school his parents agreed to
send him abroad in order to study law.
His career was growing and he managed to become a
jurist and some years later he became president of
the jurists in Cyprus.
The other inhabitants of Linou talk about Giorgos
Theocharidis with love and admiration. They are very
proud for him and his great career in the field of
justice.
Giorgos Theocharidis he was married with a great woman
and he had a wonderful family.
He died in the late 20th century but his work has
remained to our days. His career and his entire life
make his co villagers happy and proud of him.
Antoniou Savvas
Savvas Antoniou is the ex chief of the Police Department
of Cyprus. He was born in Flassou on 17th February
in 1926. He was dedicated and committed in his job.
He was married with Maroula and they had four children.
He went in the Hellenic Practical School of Solea
and he went abroad to continue his studies. He actually
attended to the Police Staff College in Bramshire.
When he came back in Cyprus he was accepted in the
police force.
His career in the police force begun in 1944 when
he was only 18 year’s old. Ten years later he was promoted
to sergeant and then, one year later he became a police
lieutenant.
And that was not all. In 1959 he became the deputy
chief of the gendarmerie.
In 1960, when Cyprus was declared independent, he
was promoted to Deputy Chief of the Police Department.
He remained in this position for eleven years (until
1971) and he performed his profession with great commitment
and love.
The peak of his career was in 1971 when he became
the Chief of the Police Department. He remained in
this position till he was released in 1986.
During his career as a Chief he published a book which
was related to the rules and regulations of the Cypriot
police. The name of the book is “police provisions
and orders”.
He has also participated in several conferences and
international organizations. He was sent as a representative
of Cyprus in many conferences, seminars of Interpol,
of the International Association of Ports and Harbors.
His training helped him to bring new ideas in the force
and new ways to fight against terrorism and drugs.
Undoubtedly, he has offered a lot in his country through
his job. He has served in the police force from 1944
and until 1986 in different positions.
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