Rejection of Metropolitan Tychikos' Appeal by the Ecumenical Patriarchate
March 18, 2026
The Ecumenical Patriarchate has rejected the appeal of the suspended Metropolitan Tychikos, definitively closing a significant chapter that troubled the Church of Cyprus. The decision confirms that Tychikos did not comply with the directives of the Holy Synod. The ruling is concise, consisting of 145 words. This process marks a final resolution to the issue. Canonical reasons are cited as the basis for the appeal's rejection.