Metropolitan Tychikos meets with Archbishop Georgios regarding his suspension

On Friday, November 13, 2026, the suspended Metropolitan of Paphos, Tychikos, made an unannounced visit to the Holy Archbishopric of Cyprus to meet with Archbishop Georgios. The meeting followed the expiration of a ten-day ultimatum issued by the Archbishop on November 1, which demanded that Tychikos clarify his position and comply with church decisions regarding his stance on the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the Holy and Great Council of Crete.

During the meeting, which was initiated following a written request from Tychikos, the Metropolitan presented a formal memorandum intended for the Holy Synod. However, the Archbishop requested that Tychikos sign a specific confession of faith as a prerequisite for his reinstatement. Tychikos refused to sign this document, leading to an unproductive conclusion to the talks. Tychikos was accompanied to the building by his lawyer and his two brothers, while earlier reports indicated he arrived with three men and a woman.

As no agreement was reached, the deadlock remains unresolved. The Archbishop previously stated that if the situation remained stagnant, the matter would be referred to the Holy Synod for further action, including the possibility of defrocking. The memorandum provided by Tychikos will be reviewed by the Holy Synod during a future session, though his refusal to sign the confession indicates that the ecclesiastical dispute continues.