Election of New Metropolitan of Paphos on Tuesday
May 23, 2026
The election for the new Metropolitan of Paphos is scheduled for Tuesday, with reports suggesting a candidate may come from the Nicosia district. This development contradicts previous discussions about potential candidates. Aiming for a candidate who can gain consensus among the Synod and heal wounds left by the removal of the previous metropolitan is key. Interested candidates are monitoring the situation, and the number of candidates may be limited if some lack election chances. Everything will be decided over the weekend, with a possibility for the new metropolitan to be elected in the first ballot.