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Bishop Tychikos Takes Legal Action to Reclaim Paphos Metropolis

Published January 6, 2026, 10:15
Bishop Tychikos Takes Legal Action to Reclaim Paphos Metropolis

Despite previous assurances that he would respect the decision of the Holy Synod, Bishop Tychikos appears to be choosing a new strategy. According to information, following the decision of the Holy Synod of the Church of Cyprus, he will not comply even with the decisions of the Ecumenical Synod. Bishop Tychikos informed the Holy Synod in a letter that he will appeal to the courts, seeking to be reinstated to the Metropolitan throne of Paphos. He believes that the office was legitimately granted to him by the faithful of the Metropolitan Province of Paphos through an electoral process. This new development is expected to spark debate at the next session of the Holy Synod.