Divine Liturgy and Holy Mysteries Celebrated in a Private Residence in Paphos – Tychikos Summoned Before the Holy Synod
October 28, 2026 | philenews
The Church of Cyprus appears to
be entering a new period of turmoil following the latest reports indicating
that the Holy Synod has summoned the suspended Bishop Tychikos, former
Metropolitan of Paphos, to appear before it and answer questions concerning
matters that appear to have arisen recently and may involve him.
The meeting of the Holy Synod has
been scheduled for today. However, despite having been invited to attend,
Bishop Tychikos has reportedly given neither a positive nor a negative response,
a fact that further complicates his position and leaves the members of the Holy
Synod even more concerned about how to proceed with the case.
Although the precise reasons for
summoning Bishop Tychikos to appear before the Holy Synod have not been made
known, it is believed that one of the principal reasons is his persistent
refusal to sign the libellus in the form presented to him by the Synod,
without leaving any room for suspicion concerning a possible walling-off or
distancing himself from the teachings and positions upheld by the Church of
Cyprus.
Meanwhile, another matter that
has recently been occupying the attention of the Holy Synod is the fact that a
letter, signed by five individuals, has been sent to all the priests of Paphos,
as well as to a large number of priests in other districts, with the aim of
persuading them to leave the Church of Cyprus and establish a new Church that
would, in effect, oppose the Holy Synod and its decisions.
According to exclusive
information obtained by philenews, these initiatives appear to originate
from supporters of walling-off, who have never accepted what transpired in
Paphos, namely, the removal of the suspended Bishop Tychikos from his position
as Metropolitan of Paphos, following his refusal to sign the libellus in
the form requested of him by the Holy Synod.
The distribution of the letter to
the entire clergy of Cyprus appears to have begun three months ago, with the
Holy Synod monitoring the situation without intervening. However, beginning
today, following the conclusion of the meeting of the Holy Synod, it appears
that significant developments and decisive actions are to be expected.
According to the same sources,
another development that is causing concern within the Church of Cyprus may
also be brought before the Holy Synod. This concerns reports that a priest from
a Slavic country has allegedly been celebrating the Divine Liturgy on Sundays
in a private residence belonging to an individual who had been actively
involved in the dispute that erupted between the former Metropolitan Tychikos
and the Holy Synod of Cyprus, taking the former's side. Indeed, it has been
reported that the Mystery of the Holy Eucharist is also being celebrated within
this private residence.
It is also rumored that the
reason some have decided to stop attending the churches and instead gather in a
private residence is their refusal to accept the appointment of Bishop Gregory
to the Metropolitan throne, following the decision of the Holy Synod to suspend
the former Metropolitan Tychikos.
Today's meeting of the Holy Synod
of the Church of Cyprus, as well as, it appears, the meetings immediately to
follow, will have to address serious issues that can only be resolved through
decisive measures and far-reaching reforms.
No specific information has been
leaked concerning the course of action the members of the Holy Synod are
considering. Consequently, the statements expected this afternoon from
Archbishop Georgios and the other members of the Holy Synod are being awaited
with great anticipation.
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