The importance of the role of the Church of Cyprus throughout time, for Christianity, Orthodoxy, Cypriot Hellenism, Society and Man, makes the Archbishop Elections a critical historical moment, which requires individual and collective responsibility. With this as a common basis, all of us, hundreds of people from all over Cyprus, joined our voice and collectively declare our support for Metropolitan George of Paphos, to lead the Church of Cyprus.
With a wide pastoral and spiritual work, with a multidimensional social and national action, the Metropolitan of Paphos is unquestionably the most suitable and safest choice for the position of Archbishop, having a charismatic personality, the education and the guarantees to give a new perspective to the Church, at a critical time for the place and its people. With a high level of education, religious and scientific qualifications, with a full and clear understanding of the Church's role in safeguarding Cypriot Hellenism, the Metropolitan of Paphos has the vision, ability and will to place the Church alongside society and people, understanding the data of the time and strengthening its social and charitable work.
Our support for Metropolitan George of Paphos is an act of conscience and responsibility. Among all the respected hierarchs who are candidates, we stand next to the Metropolitan of Paphos Georgios, with the certainty that he will hold high the flag of Orthodoxy and Education for national self-awareness, keeping strong and strengthened the active role of the Church in social events.
He is a dedicated priest who inspires and practically stands by his flock.
It has always had a clear patriotic action, where with courage and actions it contributes to every action to ensure the conditions for the survival of Cypriot Hellenism in the land of our fathers. It is known that by appealing to the Council of Europe he secured Turkey's first conviction for violating human rights in Cyprus and forced it to pay a fine.
He served Education for 18 years as a Chemistry professor, with significant contribution to curriculum and program development, work for which he is still valued.
Through his role as President of the Synodal Committees on Education and Bioethics he has an active role, with regular visits to schools, where he discusses current issues with the school community, students and teachers.
With dedication to the new generation , operates the IMTU camps, supervises youth activities and organizations and supports needy excellent students.
Maintains a pluralistic charity work and is the main supporter of the Monasteries and nuns of the Province, while contributing to the reconstruction of old ones and the building of new ones monasteries.
His presence in international actions of Orthodoxy is recorded with respect and appreciation by all.
Metropolitan of Paphos George is a complete figure of a church leader, who has an expanded ability to express himself acts consensually, ensuring wide-scale appreciation, inside and outside the Holy Synod. This data is a critical criterion in the decision of a mass whole of society, which signs this statement of support.
We invite everyone to massive and active support.
Group Coordinating Committee Support of Metropolitan Georgios of Paphos
