Holy Synod Dismisses Former Metropolitan Tychikos's Claims
June 24, 2025
The Holy Synod does not recognize the recent statements by former metropolitan Tychikos, who claims he still holds the title of metropolitan of Paphos. The Holy Synod emphasized that his actions are unfounded and do not affect the church's decision. Although Tychikos has filed an appeal with the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Holy Synod is not inclined to address him further at this time. The theologian Theodoros Kyriakou noted that Tychikos's statements contain significant gaps and will likely not be accepted by either the Holy Synod or the Patriarchate.