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With a large participation the "Road of sacrifice 2026" from Symi to Panormitistranslated

September 9, 2026 · 1 min read

On the evening of Sunday, September 6, 2026, the day of commemoration of the miracle of Taxiarch Michael in Chonai, the Holy Monastery of Panormitou, with the blessing of the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Symi, Tilos, Chalkis and Kastellorizo Mr. Chrysostomos, the contribution of the Municipality of Symi, the Symi Women's Union and the musical group Michael and Iakovou Misos, held with great success and participation of athletes the road race, from Symi to Panormitis, with the typical name "Road of Sacrifice 2026". It is an event of honor dedicated to the sacred memory of the three National Martyrs heroes of the Monastery, the Abbot of the Monastery Archimandrite Chrysanthous Maroulakis, the Steward of the Monastery Michael Lambros and the Radio Sergeant of the Greek Army Floros Zouganelis, who fell for their faith and country by the barbaric weapons of the Italian-German conquerors, on the 11th February 1944.

At about 17:30, the start of the race was given to Gialos of Symi by Mr. Vasilios Konstantinidis, Professor of Physical Education and Sports, responsible for conducting sports activities of the Municipality of Symi, who was in charge of the sports organization.

One hour and sixteen minutes later, he finished first…

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Still, it is good that these three ethnomartyrs are honored in this way. My grandfather was also in the mountains at that time and told us how the Italians persecuted the monastery. The first one came in a couple of minutes, good timing.
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