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Holy Synod Seeks Vote to Change Statute on Hierarch Elections

Published January 10, 2026, 05:06
Holy Synod Seeks Vote to Change Statute on Hierarch Elections

The Holy Synod is undergoing a period of change, focusing on amending the statute regarding the election of Hierarchs. Archbishop George is seeking an additional vote to achieve the necessary majority (three-quarters) to abolish citizen participation in the election of Bishops and Metropolitans, retaining it only for the election of the Archbishop. Simultaneously, there are pending issues regarding the departure of Metropolitan Tychikos and the need to hand over the keys and assets of the Paphos Metropolis.