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Bishop of Tychikos Issue and Statute Amendment on the Agenda of Holy Synod

Published January 7, 2026, 13:31
Bishop of Tychikos Issue and Statute Amendment on the Agenda of Holy Synod

The Holy Synod's meeting tomorrow will address two important issues: the intention of Bishop of Tychikos to appeal to the courts and the start of discussions on amending the Statute of the Holy Synod regarding the election of Metropolitans. The Archbishop of Cyprus described the Bishop of Tychikos's appeal to the political courts as a new and serious development, outside the practice of the Church, expressing concern. The proposal for the direct election of Metropolitans by the Holy Synod will also be discussed. Finally, it was mentioned that the issue of the Monastery of Saint Avvakoum has been resolved for the Church with the dismissal of those involved, but the State should not intervene further.