Metropolitan Tychikos meets Archbishop George following ultimatum

On the morning of Friday, November 13, 2026, the suspended Metropolitan Tychikos of Paphos made a surprise appearance at the Holy Archdiocese of Cyprus. He was escorted into the office of Archbishop George for a private meeting. The visit occurred following a ten-day ultimatum issued by the Archbishop, which had expired on November 11. The Archbishop had previously warned that if the Metropolitan failed to comply with ecclesiastical decisions, the Holy Synod would be convened to address the matter, with the possibility of defrocking remaining a distinct possibility.

The meeting marks a shift in the long-standing ecclesiastical dispute, which has remained unresolved for approximately 18 months. Although the Archdiocese had previously reported that efforts to communicate with Tychikos were unsuccessful, the Metropolitan arrived at the building accompanied by three men and one woman. As of now, the specific content of the dialogue or whether Tychikos presented proposals to resolve the impasse remains unknown. The ecclesiastical crisis continues to unfold, with observers waiting to see if this meeting leads to a resolution or if further disciplinary proceedings will be initiated by the Holy Synod.