In an atmosphere of joy and emotion, he was declared Honorary Citizen of the Municipality of Archanos-Asterousia and Honorary President of the Nikos Kazantzakis Museum.

On Sunday, December 4, 2022, in the packed Culture Hall of the Municipality of Archanos-Asterousia, Mr. Stelios Matzapetakis was declared an honorary Citizen of the Municipality and honorary President of the Kazantzakis Museum in recognition of his contribution to the Museum and the local community of Myrtia.