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Archbishop: New Bishop of Paphos within 3-4 Months

Published January 24, 2026, 11:01
Archbishop: New Bishop of Paphos within 3-4 Months

The Archbishop of Cyprus announced that the election of a new Bishop of Paphos is expected to be completed within 3-4 months, with the approval of a new statute that will simplify the process and avoid past tensions. The new statute will allow the Holy Synod to select the candidate based on "the pulse of the people" without ulterior motives. Anyone who wishes can submit their candidacy after the new regulations are drawn up. Referring to the former Bishop of Tychikos, the Archbishop stressed that he did not respond to the opportunity to sign the creed and repeatedly appealed. Finally, he rejected accusations of damage to the prestige of the Church, arguing that the Church had prevented schisms and strengthened its prestige.