Supreme Court rejects Metropolitan Tychikos' request to submit new evidence

The Supreme Court of Cyprus, represented by Judge A. David, has rejected an application by the suspended Metropolitan of Paphos, Tychikos, to submit a supplementary affidavit. Tychikos is currently seeking permission to apply for prerogative orders, including certiorari to annul his indefinite suspension imposed by the Holy Synod on February 8, 2026. Additionally, he requested a mandamus order to force the disclosure of documents related to his suspension and a prohibition order to halt the process of filling the Paphos Metropolitan seat. The supplementary affidavit aimed to include an Ecumenical Patriarchate ruling dated March 12, 2026, regarding his appeal against the suspension. The court ruled that these new facts were not essential or relevant to the specific legal proceedings under review. This procedural decision does not address the core dispute regarding his suspension but limits the scope of the current petition. The case continues as the Metropolitan maintains his legal challenge against the Holy Synod.