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Eastern Orthodox Church of Cyprus
The Church of Cyprus is one of the oldest autocephalous
Orthodox churches, tracing its history back to apostolic
times. Tradition holds that the Apostle Barnabas, a native
of Cyprus, introduced Christianity to the island. In the
4th century, during the reign of Emperor Constantine the
Great, Cyprus became a hub for Christianity, and the Church
of Cyprus gained prominence. It was granted autocephaly
in 431 at the Council of Ephesus. Over the centuries,
the church has played a significant role in the religious,
cultural, and political life of Cyprus, enduring numerous
challenges, including periods of foreign rule and conflict,
while remaining a central institution in the lives of
the Cypriot people. Today, the church continues to play
such a role, preserving a rich Orthodox tradition while
also actively engaging in interfaith dialogue and social
issues. It has contributed significantly to the island's
heritage and identity, and its history is closely intertwined
with the complex political and cultural developments of
Cyprus.
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Church
Officials |
| Name |
Tenure |
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| Primates
of the Church of Cyprus |
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Archbishops
of Nova Justiniana and All Cyprus |
| Chrysostomos
II
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2006–22†
|
Dimitriou |
| Locum
tenens: Georgios of Paphos (Abp of Cyprus)
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2022–23;
*1949
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Papachrysostomou |
| Georgios
III
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2023–;
*1949
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Papachrysostomou |
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| Amatha,
Diocese of
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| Arsinoe,
Diocese of
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| Constantia
and Famagusta, Metropolitanate of
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| Karpasia,
Diocese of
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| Kiti,
Metropolitanate of |
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| Kykkos
and Tellyrias, Metropolitanate of
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| Kyrenia,
Metropolitanate of
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| Kytros,
Diocese of |
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| Ledra,
Diocese of
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| Limassol,
Metropolitanate of
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| Mesaoria,
Diocese of
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| Morphou,
Metropolitanate of
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| Neapolis,
Diocese of
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| Paphos,
Metropolitanate of
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Metropolitan
Bishops of Paphos |
| Chrysostomos
II (Abp of Cyprus)
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1978–2006;
†2022
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Dimitriou |
| Georgios
III
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2006–;
*1949
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Papachrysostomou |
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| Tamasos
and Orini, Metropolitanate of
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| Trimythoundos,
Metropolitanate of
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Families
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Lands
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Abbr.
and Symbols | Eastern
Orthodoxy |
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