# Orthodox clergy ordinations in Greece

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/orthodox-clergy-ordinations-in-greece
> Updated: 2026-08-17T06:54:18.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Orthodox clergy ordinations have taken place in various Greek regions.

In Pinakates, Metropolitan Ignatios of Demetrias presided over a service at the Holy Church of Agios Dimitrios, where Father Athanasios Parisis was ordained as a Spiritual Father and assigned the office of Economos. The ceremony also included a memorial service.

In Igoumenitsa, Metropolitan Serapion of Paramythia presided over the ordination of Deacon Panagiotis at the Evangelismos Theotokou Church. Following the ceremony, Panagiotis was appointed as the parish priest and steward. During the service, Metropolitan Serapion emphasized the necessity of humility and prayer in clerical service.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: Metropolitan Serapion ordains new priest in Igoumenitsa

Metropolitan Serapion of Paramythia ordained Deacon Panagiotis as a priest at the Evangelismos Theotokou Church in Igoumenitsa, emphasizing humility and service in his address.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/metropolitan-serapion-ordains-new-priest-in-igoumenitsa

### 2026-08-08: Metropolitan Ignatios ordains clergy in Pinakates

Metropolitan Ignatios of Demetrias ordained Father Athanasios Parisis as a Spiritual Father and Economos at the Holy Church of Agios Dimitrios in Pinakates, Greece.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/metropolitan-ignatios-ordains-clergy-in-pinakates

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