Suspended bishop Tychikos calls on Synod to retract decisions

Suspended bishop Tychikos calls on Synod to retract decisions

Former bishop of Paphos Tychikos has requested through his lawyer that the Holy Synod retract its decisions concerning his case, following an incident at St Paul’s church in Paphos, when the officiating priest refused to let him take part in a liturgy citing Tychikos’ suspension. Alternatively, Tychikos suggested that the Supreme Court annul the decisions or have the case re-examined through “legitimate procedures”. According to Tychikos, restri…

People rally in support of Met. Tychikos as Church tensions escalate in Cyprus

Hundreds gathered in Paphos on Saturday in support of His Eminence Metropolitan Tychikos, carrying banners declaring “The reason for Tychikos’ persecution is that he fights Ecumenism” and demanding his restoration to the Paphos cathedra.

The Church of Cyprus distances itself from Tychikos – "He pushed and struck the priest" | Orthodox Times (en)

The Church of Cyprus distances itself from former Metropolitan Tychikos of Paphos regarding the recent incident that took place in a church in the Cypriot city. Specifically, the Church of Cyprus confirms the statements of the Protosyncellus, namely that the former Metropolitan physically assaulted him, and that he also entered the church wearing the vestments of a Metropolitan (which is prohibited, as he is under suspension) and attempted to pe…