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Holy Synod Considers New Metropolitan for Paphos and Potential Issues with Karpasia Bishop

Published January 8, 2026, 12:24
Holy Synod Considers New Metropolitan for Paphos and Potential Issues with Karpasia Bishop

The Holy Synod of the Church of Cyprus is in a critical session to make decisions regarding its internal structure and the future of the deposed Bishop Tychikos. The most likely scenario is the imposition of a suspension on Tychikos “until further notice,” which would place him outside the Synod. Tychikos has announced his intention to appeal to the courts, including the European Court of Human Rights. In addition, the discussion includes changing the Church's statutes to directly elect Metropolitans and Bishops by the Holy Synod, abolishing the 'triprosopon' system. The issue of the monks of the Avakoum Monastery and potential reports against Bishop Christoforos of Karpasia regarding financial matters are also expected to be discussed.