Elections for new Paphos bishop ‘inevitable’
It is now “inevitable” that fresh elections will be held to anoint a new Paphos bishop, according to reports on Friday.
The Cyprus News Agency reported that “ecclesiastical sources” had ...
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Holy Synod suspends former bishop Tychikos indefinitely
Former bishop Tychikos has been indefinitely suspended by the Holy Synod following his decision to appeal to the civil courts over his removal from the Paphos bishopric.
The Holy Synod ...
Holy Synod to discuss bishop Tychikos’ appeal to civil courts
The decision by former Bishop Tychikos to appeal to the civil courts over his removal from the Paphos bishopric constitutes an act of disobedience to the church, the archdiocese said ...
Tychikos supporters claim unfair, hasty judgement passed on their bishop
A peaceful protest by Paphians in support of deposed Metropolitan Bishop Tychikos called for revised proceedings by the Holy Synod over the matter.
The crowd on Sunday initially gathered in ...
Paphos bishop’s rebaptism stance major reason behind his removal
One of the key reasons behind the removal of Bishop Tychikos from his post as Metropolitan of Paphos was his refusal to recognise baptisms carried out by other Orthodox churches, ...
New Bishop of Paphos enthroned
The enthronement of new Bishop of Paphos Tychikos took place at the Ayios Theodoros church in Paphos on Sunday afternoon.
Present at the ceremony were members of the Holy Synod, ...