On 23 March 1821, he and 400 Greek fighters marched on Vostitsa. Hearing rumours of a general insurrection, the Turks fled across the Gulf of Corinth and took refuge at Amfissa.
In March 1821, a group of 400 Greek warriors led by him advanced on Vostitsa. Upon learning of a potential general rebellion, the Turks hastily crossed the Gulf of Corinth and took refuge in Amfissa.