Election of the New Metropolitan of Paphos
May 26, 2026
The Holy Synod elected Gregory Ioannidis as the new Metropolitan of Paphos. Gregory Ioannidis is the chief secretary of the Archdiocese of Tremithousa and the Dean of the Theological School of the Church of Cyprus. Four candidates participated in the election process. The election of Gregory Ioannidis marks an important step for the next phase of ecclesiastical leadership in the region. Details regarding the election ceremony will be announced soon.