Synod approves election process for new Paphos bishop
The Holy Synod unanimously approved the new church statutes on Wednesday, while also launching the formal process for the election of a new bishop of Paphos.
The decision marks the ...
Church denies claims of sale of historic Aspelia Hotel in Varosha
The church has firmly denied reports circulating online that the historic Aspelia Hotel in Famagusta has been sold, insisting on Friday that no such action has ever been considered.
A ...
Suspended bishop Tychikos calls on Synod to retract decisions
Former bishop of Paphos Tychikos has requested through his lawyer that the Holy Synod retract its decisions concerning his case, following an incident at St Paul’s church in Paphos, ...
Former bishop Tychikos denies assault after church altercation in Paphos
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 ...
Tychikos’ second appeal, Church to proceed with reforms
The Ecumenical Patriarchate has informed the Holy Synod of the Church of Cyprus that a second appeal lodged by Bishop Tychikos against his suspension has been rejected, according to Archbishopric ...
Attorney-general clears Karpasia bishop over embezzlement allegations
Attorney-general George Savvides ruled on Tuesday that no criminal offence had been committed by Bishop Christoforou of Karpasia in relation to complaints over the management of funds belonging to the ...
New statute of Church of Cyprus expected after Easter, Archbishop says
The new statute of the Church of Cyprus is expected to be ready after Easter, Archbishop Georgios said on Sunday during a visit to Paphos.
Speaking after the church service ...
Deposed Paphos bishop demands warrant to have office searched
Deposed Paphos bishop Tychikos on Thursday said that the police cannot search his office at the bishopric without a warrant, after Archbishop Georgios informed him on Wednesday that officers would ...
Deposed Paphos bishop ordered to leave flat, hand over keys
Deposed Paphos bishop Tychikos was on Wednesday ordered by Archbishop Georgios to leave the bishopric flat and hand over the keys to the bishopric by 10am on Thursday.
The order ...
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 ...