Election of the New Metropolitan of Paphos
May 25, 2026
Archimandrite Gregorios Ioannidis is likely to become the next Metropolitan of Paphos, as he seems to have secured the position. He is an associate professor at the Theological School of the Church of Cyprus with a strong academic background. Other candidates have emerged, but Gregorios is the frontrunner. His election is expected to take place soon by the Holy Synod. Gregorios Ioannidis has an impressive biography, including studies in Greek and Italian universities.