Tyhikos Accuses Archbishop of Forced Departure
June 5, 2026
Former Paphos Metropolitan Tychikos accuses the Archbishop of Cyprus of forcing him to leave the Metropolitan area. In his statement, he mentioned that he will stay in Paphos until his appeals are adjudicated. He raises questions about the management of his situation and the relationship between the Church and the State. He claims to have received threats from the Archbishop to leave, amid doubts about the veracity of these statements. The issue raises concerns about the Church's autonomy in relation to the State.