Former bishop Tychikos has been indefinitely suspended by the Holy Synod following his decision to appeal to the civil courts over his removal from the Paphos bishopric.
- Former bishop Tychikos has been indefinitely suspended by the Holy Synod following his decision to appeal to the civil courts over his removal from the Paphos bishopric.
- The Holy Synod is scheduled to reconvene on January 14 to address other matters on its agenda, but the situation surrounding Tychikos continues to unfold.
The Holy Synod convened on Thursday under Archbishop Georgios, in what turned out to be a lengthy session. During this meeting, the Synod decided to suspend Tychikos until he accepted the conditions that had been set for him.
The announcement of the suspension was made by Holy Synod chief secretary Archimandrite George Christodoulou. This decision marks a significant moment in the ongoing conflict between Tychikos and the church hierarchy.
Tychikos was removed from his position at the Paphos bishopric during an emergency synod session held in May 2025. This removal followed a series of disputes with Archbishop Georgios over church protocol and governance issues.
The Holy Synod is scheduled to reconvene on January 14 to address other matters on its agenda, but the situation surrounding Tychikos continues to unfold.
