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 ...
Deposed Paphos bishop in hospital in Athens
Deposed Paphos bishop Tychikos has been hospitalised in Athens while attempting to make his way back to Cyprus from Istanbul, where he had appealed against his dismissal at the Ecumenical ...
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, ...
Church events to mark invasion anniversary
The Church of Cyprus will hold a series of events to mark the 50-year anniversary of the Turkish invasion, Archbishop Georgios said on Saturday.
In statements on CyBC radio, he ...
Archbishop determined there will be no schism
Archbishop Georgios said on Sunday he determined not to allow a schism to develop in the Church of Cyprus.
He was asked to comment following the second refusal of Bishop ...
Icon stolen from Karavas church repatriated
An icon of Saint John the Baptist that was stolen from the Ayia Irini church in the area of Karavas in the north has been repatriated after it was found ...
The church has lost its political role
And it’s time it published audited accounts
The election result of the first round of the ecclesiastical elections was significant in that the voter turnout was striking low at 30 ...
Bishops stay mum on choices for archbishop ahead of synod vote (Updated)
By Sarah Ktisti
Members of the Holy Synod who will vote for a new archbishop on Saturday kept their cards close to the chest for the most part on Friday ...
Bishop of Limassol tests positive for Covid-19 (Updated)
Limassol bishop, Athanasios, who tested positive for coronavirus, will attend Monday’s session of the Holy Synod virtually, according to the diocese of Limassol late on Sunday.
“Of course, as ...
Archbishop of Thyateira and Great Britain arrives in Cyprus ahead of funeral for Chrysostomos II
Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain arrived in Cyprus on Friday evening from the United Kingdom, to attend the funeral of Archbishop Chrysostomos II to be held on Saturday.
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Stolen 16th century icon handed back to the Church
A 16th century icon stolen from the Antifonitis church in Kalograia in the Kyrenia district was officially handed over to Archbishop Chrysostmos on Tuesday after being repatriated last week.
The ...
Bishops a no-show at cathedral service as religious rift continues
The rift splitting the Holy Synod of the Church of Cyprus remains in place after six out seven of its members who disagreed with Archbishop Chrysostomos’ recognition of the independence ...
Official opening of archbishop’s ‘dream’ cathedral (Updated)
The Church of Cyprus marked the day of its founder, Saint Barnabas, on Friday with the official opening of the newly built cathedral dedicated to the apostle, located in the ...