Archbishop of Cyprus expected to meet former Metropolitan Tychikos

Archbishop Georgios of Cyprus is expected to meet with former Metropolitan Tychikos of Paphos in the coming days, following mediation efforts aimed at resolving the ongoing ecclesiastical dispute.

Speaking on SIGMA television’s Protoselido program, Archdiocese spokesperson Christakis Efstathiou confirmed that the Holy Synod had been informed of an initiative to arrange a private meeting between the two hierarchs.

During the Synod’s recent session, a letter from Tychikos was read aloud, in which he expressed reservations about his situation and maintained that he had been treated unfairly.

“The further course of events will depend on this meeting,” Efstathiou stated, describing the initiative as a significant development.

Although no date has been set, the meeting is expected to take place soon. Efstathiou expressed hope for a positive outcome, stressing that the prolonged dispute has caused fatigue among the faithful and that restoring calm within the Church is essential.

However, he remained cautious, recalling that previous attempts at reconciliation had failed despite commitments and assurances made before the Holy Synod.

According to the spokesperson, a central…