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Archimandrite Gregorios Ioannides elected as the new Metropolitan of Paphos

The Holy Synod of the Church of Cyprus elected Archimandrite Gregorios Ioannides as the new Metropolitan of Paphos on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Gregorios, formerly the Protosyncellus of the Trimithous Diocese and Dean of the Theological School, received 11 votes, while one vote went to Sophronios Stasinos and four ballots were cast blank. The official proclamation of his election is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, at the Apostle Barnabas Cathedral in Nicosia, followed by his enthronement on June 11. Archbishop Georgios stated that the election aims to restore stability after the controversial removal of former Metropolitan Tychikos in May 2025. Archbishop Georgios clarified that Tychikos will be asked to vacate his current residence within the Paphos diocese, as he owns a private home. Tychikos continues to challenge his removal and suspension through legal channels, including potential appeals to the European Court of Human Rights. Meanwhile, the new Metropolitan has emphasized his intention to keep the doors of the diocese open to all citizens, following the pastoral approach established by previous archbishops.

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