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Cyprus Supreme Court Rejects Tychikos' Appeal Against Dismissal

Published January 16, 2026, 13:23
Cyprus Supreme Court Rejects Tychikos' Appeal Against Dismissal

The attempt by former Metropolitan of Paphos, Tychikos, to overturn the decisions of the Holy Synod and the Patriarchate regarding his dismissal was rejected by the Cyprus Supreme Court. The court dismissed his request for an extension of the deadline to seek leave to challenge the decisions. Tychikos had appealed to the court in 2025, but the Supreme Court ruled that an extension could not be granted as an application for leave was already pending. This decision means that the decisions regarding his dismissal remain valid.