On the day of the Transfiguration of the Savior, Metropolitan Ignat of Berat, who officiated at the Cathedral of St. Demetrius, ordained Deacon John Kiakos a Presbyter and at the same time gave him the office of the Protopresbyter.
The Metropolitan spoke of the genuine mission of the priest, who brings upon him, in his soul, in his “being”, the grace of God, and can contribute to the transformation of man.