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Memorial of General Michael Kostarakou in the Diocese of Chiostranslated

November 14, 2026 · 1 min read

On Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the martyred Holy Monastery of St. Mina, site of the Massacre of Chios, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Chios Mr. Markos celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the meeting of the Military Saints and at the end of the Mass a Memorial Mass for the repose of the soul of the late President of the Military Commission of the European Union and ex. General Michail Kostarakou's HQ. During his speech, the Akrita Hierarch made a theological interpretation of the nation's defense struggle and praised General Costarakos, whom he characterized as the leading Greek of our time.

Present were the Mayors of Chios and Oinoussa, the Commander of the 96 ADTE after the Deputy Commander and several Commanders of Units, the Director of the Hellenic Police of Chios, the Commander of the Naval Station of Chios, the President of the Association of Abandoned Officers, General I. Papaprokopiou, representatives of organizations and many believers.

Due honor of Chios to a great Greek.

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