Archbishop of Albania ordains Archdeacon Ioannis Korovesis to the Priesthood in Tirana

Archbishop John of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania presided over the ordination of Archdeacon Ioannis Korovesis to the priesthood at the Resurrection of Christ Cathedral in Tirana.

Addressing the congregation, Archbishop John described every ordination as an important spiritual event in the life of the local Church, emphasizing the responsibility of priests to serve the faithful with humility and dedication.

“Through the Holy Spirit, we are deemed worthy to serve the people of God, the vineyard He has entrusted to us. Therefore, let us remain humble and always serve Him,” the Archbishop said.

He also expressed confidence in the newly ordained priest, praising his years of service as a deacon.

“A righteous, holy and devout priest will be a great treasure for our Church. I hope and believe that Ioannis, who served for several years as a deacon, will also serve as a priest with integrity, reverence and humility. May God enlighten and bless him,” he added.

The newly ordained Hieromonk Ioannis Korovesis, 37, studied architecture at the Polytechnic University of Tirana and theology at Logos College of the Orthodox Church of Albania, where he also pursued postgraduate studies in…