A physical altercation took place between a priest and former bishop Tychikos during a liturgy at the Church of Paul the apostle in Paphos.

According to Phileleftheros, the former bishop entered the church and moved towards the pulpit intending to participate in the service.

The officiating priest informed him he could not take part, as he remains suspended by decision of the Holy Synod.

The exchange escalated into a physical altercation between the two men, afterwhich the acting priest, who recently underwent neck surgery, was taken to Paphos general hospital for treatment.

He later submitted a written complaint to the police alleging assault and bodily harm enacted by Tychikos.

Police confirmed receipt of the complaint following the priest’s discharge from hospital.

The former bishop likewise also went to the police station later in the day, accompanied by relatives.

According to information, he is preparing a legal response disputing the allegations.

Investigations remain ongoing.