 On May 29, Rapolionis was awarded insignia of a doctor of theology (cap, ring, and Bible) and Caspar Creuziger delivered a speech "De dono interpretationis in ecclesia" which emphasized the importance of correctly explaining the word of God to lay people.The ceremony was concluded with a public procession through the city and a large feast.Rapolionis departed to Königsberg where he participated in the foundation of the Collegium Albertinum, later University of Königsberg.