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Archbishop Georgios A’ to 'P': Ethnarchy is Over, Not the Church's Voice - Risk of Political Primitivism

Published January 6, 2026, 08:20
Archbishop Georgios A’ to 'P': Ethnarchy is Over, Not the Church's Voice - Risk of Political Primitivism

Archbishop Georgios A’ stated to 'P' that Ethnarchy is over, but not the Church's voice, warning of the risk of political primitivism. He emphasized that the hierarchs can and should be elected by the Holy Synod, but not the Archbishop, as this would create divisions. The Archbishop notes that the assumption of office by the new Turkish Cypriot leader and the strengthening of engagement between the leaders rekindle hope for progress in the Cyprus issue, but warns of the need to maintain unity within the Church.