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Enthronement of the new Metropolitan of Paphos, Gregorios, concluded amid protests

On June 11, 2026, the ordination and subsequent enthronement of the new Metropolitan of Paphos, Gregorios, took place under heavy police security. The ordination occurred in the morning at the Apostle Barnabas Cathedral in Nicosia, while the enthronement was held in the evening at the Saint Theodore Metropolitan Church in Paphos. Both events were marked by intense protests from supporters of the former Metropolitan, Tychikos, who branded the election as canonical irregularities and shouted "anaxios" (unworthy) and other slogans. Police forces were deployed to maintain order and removed several individuals who attempted to disrupt the ceremonies. Supporters of Tychikos also demonstrated outside the church premises, chanting against the Archbishop of Cyprus and the new Metropolitan. Despite the unrest, both religious ceremonies were completed as scheduled. Archbishop Georgios of Cyprus called on the new Metropolitan to fulfill his duties with humility and ignore those attempting to undermine church administrative structures.

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New Paphos bishop ordained in Nicosia
Cyprus Mail · 11 June 2026, 09:29
Tychikos supporters at the ready to boo new bishop
Cyprus Mail · 10 June 2026, 09:15