Protest planned at the Archbishopric in support of Tychikos

Supporters of the suspended Metropolitan of Paphos, Tychikos, have announced a peaceful protest scheduled for Saturday, May 16, at 16:00 outside the Archbishopric in Nicosia. The participants are demanding the resignation of Archbishop Georgios and the preservation of the existing constitutional charter of the Church of Cyprus. A core demand of the protest is the reinstatement of Tychikos to the throne of Paphos. Organizers clarify that they are acting as individual citizens and believers rather than official representatives of the Metropolitan. They have distanced themselves from claims made by other family members regarding the support movement. While organizers advocate for the restoration of Tychikos, media reports note that this position effectively denies the legitimacy of his suspension and prior deposition. The event aims to be a country-wide gathering held in a peaceful manner. The Church of Cyprus has seen ongoing internal debate regarding this ecclesiastical case.