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Archbishop Sends Message to Erdogan on Cyprus Issue

Published January 4, 2026, 09:12
Archbishop Sends Message to Erdogan on Cyprus Issue

Archbishop Georgios, in an interview with 'Simerini', expressed his views on the Cyprus issue and the role of the Church. He rejects the federation as proposed by Turkey, describing it as divisive, and proposes European human rights as a guiding principle. He sends a message to Erdogan not to demand rights for Cypriots while persecuting Kurds. Additionally, he refers to Christian unity, the Tychikos case, and the social message of Christmas.