New Paphos Bishop Gregorios Ordained in Nicosia
Archimandrite Gregorios Ioannides was on Thursday formally inaugurated as the new bishop of Paphos in Nicosia. He was elected during the divine liturgy at Saint Barnabas in Nicosia, which marked the official start of his episcopal duties. He will be enthroned in Paphos later in the day. Gregorios had been selected as the new bishop of Paphos by the Holy Synod of the Church of Cyprus at the end of May, succeeding former bishop of Paphos Tychikos. Gregorios’ enthronement is sch
Archimandrite Gregorios Ioannides has been formally installed as the new bishop of Paphos during a ceremony in Nicosia. His election by the Holy Synod of the Church of Cyprus took place at Saint Barnabas Church, marking the commencement of his episcopal responsibilities. He is scheduled for enthronement in Paphos later today.
This ordination follows the selection of Gregorios at the end of May, succeeding former bishop Tychikos. Supporters of Tychikos have indicated plans for protests in Nicosia and Paphos against Gregorios' appointment. Tychikos recently received a legal reprieve from the Supreme Court, allowing him to challenge his May 2025 removal from office, which stemmed from disputes over church governance with Archbishop Georgios.
The ordination and subsequent protests highlight ongoing internal church disputes and legal challenges impacting leadership within the Church of Cyprus.
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