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Holy Synod Condemns Attack on Ecumenical Patriarchate: "Unacceptable and Unjustified"

Published February 13, 2026, 14:04
Holy Synod Condemns Attack on Ecumenical Patriarchate: "Unacceptable and Unjustified"

The Holy Synod of the Church of Cyprus strongly condemns the attack on the Ecumenical Patriarchate and personally on the Ecumenical Patriarch, describing it as unacceptable and unjustified. The Synod expresses its unlimited admiration for the invaluable role of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and its unwavering support for the Patriarch. It highlights the Patriarchate's contribution to the expression of Christian dogma, the shaping of Church administration, and the promotion of peace, reconciliation, human rights, and ecological sensitivity. The Holy Synod recognizes the Ecumenical Patriarchate's contribution to inter-Christian and interfaith dialogues and its struggle against religious fundamentalism.