On May 10, 1821, Theophilos Kairis, one of the leading Greek intellectuals, declared the island's participation in the Greek War of Independence by raising the Greek flag at the Church of St George.
O 10 de maio de 1821, Teófilo Kairis, un dos principais intelectuais gregos, declarou a participación da illa na Guerra de Independencia grega levantando a bandeira grega na igrexa de San Xurxo.