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Archbishop on Tychicus' Appeal to Court: 'How did he think of this? Does he know the sacred rules?'

Published January 7, 2026, 13:26
Archbishop on Tychicus' Appeal to Court: 'How did he think of this? Does he know the sacred rules?'

The intention of Bishop Tychicus to appeal to the courts and the discussion regarding the amendment of the Holy Synod's Statute concerning the election of Metropolitans will be discussed at tomorrow's session of the Holy Synod. The Archbishop of Cyprus expressed concern over the appeal to political courts, characterizing the move as outside the practice of the Church and questioning how Bishop Tychicus came to this decision. Furthermore, the issue of the direct election of Metropolitans by the Holy Synod will be raised, with the aim of amending the Statute. Finally, it was mentioned that the issue of the Monastery of Hosios Avvakoum has been resolved by the Church with the deposition of those involved, but the State should not intervene further.