Elections for new Paphos bishop in three to four months

The Church of Cyprus expects to elect a new Bishop of Paphos within three to four months, Archbishop Georgios announced on Saturday, saying updated bylaws will simplify the vote process.

“In a very short period of time, I estimate 3-4 months, the new statute will be ready and based on it, the new elections will be held,” he said, adding that the Holy Synod will then convene to elect the new bishop.

He said the new process “will have nothing to do with the previous ones,” as...