Cyprus’ Greek Orthodox Archbishop Chrysostomos II dies at 81
Nicosia, Cyprus AP Archbishop Chrysostomos II, the outspoken leader of Cyprus’ Greek Orthodox Christian Church whose forays into the country’s complex politics and finances fired up supporters and detractors alike, has died. He was 81. The state-run Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation reported his death Monday. Cyprus’ Greek Orthodox Archbishop Chrysostomos II speaks to the media during […]
UK man hands Cyprus Church icon taken by his officer father
Nicosia, Cyprus AP An 18th-century icon that a British officer spirited out of war-wracked Cyprus in 1974 was returned Wednesday to the island’s Orthodox Church by the officer’s son to reunite it with those “who really appreciate what it stands for”. A representative of the Cyprus Archbishop Chrysostomos II received the icon during a ceremony […]
Cyprus Orthodox Church to restore historic homes amid outcry
Nicosia, CyprusAP The head of Cyprus’ Orthodox Church on Wednesday pledged to rebuild a row of historic homes that were partially demolished next to an under-construction cathedral amid a public outcry over what government officials described as an “unlawful” action. The office of Archbishop Chrysostomos II told The Associated Press that that the Archbishop dispatched […]
Cyprus Orthodox Church backs Ukrainian Church’s independence
Nicosia, CyprusAP The Cypriot Orthodox Church’s top decision-making body on Wednesday backed the Archbishop’s move to effectively recognise the new Ukrainian Orthodox Church’s independence, overturning an earlier position of neutrality on the thorny issue. Of the Holy Synod’s 17 bishops, 10 voted not to contest last month’s decision by Archbishop Chrysostomos II to extend blessings […]