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Former Bishop of Paphos Appeals to Supreme Court - Synod Awaits Information

Published January 14, 2026, 08:25
Former Bishop of Paphos Appeals to Supreme Court - Synod Awaits Information

The former Bishop of Paphos, Tychikos, has appealed to the Supreme Court, causing concern within the Holy Synod of the Church of Cyprus. The Synod is awaiting official notification from the court to determine its next steps. The Church generally does not consider it appropriate for clergy to appeal to civil courts, while the Holy Synod had set as a condition for Tychikos's possible return that he not appeal to the courts. In addition, the Synod is expected to discuss changes to the Church's statutes, potentially leading to the election of metropolitans and bishops by the Synod itself, rather than by the people.