Chios: Shivers of emotion during the Raising of the Greek Flag at the Castle and the honor to the "Great General" (VIDEO)translated

August 15, 2026 · 1 min read

Under the sound of Church bells, in honor of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, the Greek Army gave the island of Chios its own tone to the celebration, raising the Greek flag at the historic site of the central entrance of the Castle - Fortress of Chios. In the modest ceremony of honor to the "heroic general" of the 96 ADTE, he paid the arranged honors in the presence of the Military Commander of Chios, Brigadier General Panagiotis Lybereas and Staff Officers of the Brigade.

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Mary Adams

The sound of the church bells mixed with the military honors at the castle really stuck with me. Nice to see the 96 ADTE unit honoring the Theotokos that way on her feast. Our priest back home always says she’s the true general anyway.

Andreea Tudor

And in our country the bells ring beautifully on the feast of the Assumption, but this combination with the flag raised at the castle and the military unit that gives honor to the Mother of God seems special to me. I have retained the name of the brigade, 96 ADTE, and Commander Panayiotis Lymbereas – it seems a simple and decent ceremony. Thanks for sharing the video.

Росица Петрова

A really interesting combination - the bells of the churches and the soldiers of 96 ADTE raising the flag right at the entrance of the castle of Chios. On Assumption, I always think of how many times the Mother of God has guarded the island, and now the army honors her as "Uppermaho Stratigo". Thanks for sharing, the video must be nice.

Сергей Макаров

It is interesting that it was at the entrance to the castle that the flag was raised under the bells. In Yaroslavl they also ring loudly for the Assumption, but this is the first time I have encountered military honors to the Mother of God as “Upermacho Stratigo”. Thanks for the video, I'll watch it.

Γεωργία Βασιλείου

The raising of the flag right at the main entrance of the Castle with the bells ringing along with the honors from the 96 ADTE ceremony made an impression on me. In Larissa we don't have such a historical castle, but I remember last year when we went to Chios as a family how powerful the place is. Brigadier Lymbereas seems to have given special importance to the "Great General".

Juliana Wilson

The church bells and the 96 ADTE unit raising the flag right at the main entrance of the Chios castle caught my attention too. I remember reading how the Theotokos protected the island over the centuries, so it makes sense they’d honor her as the “Champion General” on her feast like that. The video must be worth watching.

Δήμητρα Δημητρίου

I agree, the location right at the main entrance gives another weight. Last year when my daughter and I went to Chios for a few days, we also stood there and felt the same. Brigadier Lymbereas seems to have taken care of this part well.

Ηλίας Παναγιωτόπουλος

The arrogance right at the main entrance of the Castle with the bells ringing along with the 96 ADTE flag reminded me how strong Chios is. Last year when my wife and I went on a pilgrimage to Panagia Eleftheriotissa, we also stood there and understood why she is called the Great General. Brigadier Lymbereas seems to have organized it respectfully.