Church of Cyprus: Reports of plans for aeparate Ecclesiastical Structure

New tensions have emerged within the Church of Cyprus following reports of efforts to establish a separate ecclesiastical structure and allegations that Divine Liturgies are being celebrated in a private residence in Paphos.

According to the Cypriot newspaper Phileleftheros , a letter signed by five individuals has reportedly been circulated among priests in Paphos and other districts, encouraging them to leave the Church of Cyprus and join a new ecclesiastical organization opposed to decisions of the Holy Synod.

The initiative is reportedly linked to supporters of apotichisis (separation from ecclesiastical authorities), who oppose the removal and suspension of former Metropolitan Tychikos of Paphos.

The letters are believed to have been circulating for approximately three months, while the Holy Synod has reportedly been monitoring the situation without intervening.

Meanwhile, the newspaper reports that a priest from a Slavic country has been celebrating Divine Liturgies, including the Eucharist, at a private residence in Paphos belonging to a supporter of the former Metropolitan.

These gatherings are reportedly associated with opposition to the appointment of Bishop…