The extraordinary Holy Synod which took decisions on the funeral of the Archbishop of Cyprus Chrysostomos ended early at noon. The decisions were announced by the Metropolitan of Paphos, who is also the Custodian of the Throne.
It is reminded that an extraordinary Council of Ministers will be held in the afternoon at 18.00.
The Ten Commandments of the decisions
1. The death of the blessed Archbishop of Cyprus Mr. Chrysostom was announced to the Primate Patriarchs and Presidents of the Orthodox Autocephalous and Autocephalous and Autonomous Churches as well as to the Leaders of the other Christian Confessions.< br />2. Church mourning was declared until the day of the exodus service.
3. A book of condolences was opened in the Office of the outgoing Archbishop from 10 am on November 8th until 12 am on November 11th.< br /> 4. The body of the blessed Archbishop of Cyprus was exposed in a popular pilgrimage to the Cathedral of the Apostle Barnabas from the morning of Thursday, November 10 until the day of the burial.
5. That the exodus service be held on Saturday, November 12 at 12 noon at the Cathedral of the Apostle Barnabas. Church of Cyprus.
7. To pronounce a funeral service on behalf of the Church of Cyprus by His Eminence Metropolitan George of Paphos, vicar of the Archbishop's Throne.
8. That all the bells of the Holy churches of the Island should ring mournfully during the funeral and that the flags should remain at half-mast as’ throughout the period of ecclesiastical mourning.
9. To bury the body of the migrant in the tomb prepared for this purpose under the Cathedral according to his expressed wish. For 40 days, a Divine Liturgy will be celebrated daily in the Cathedral, for the repose of the soul of the outgoing Archbishop.
10. To be celebrated under His Eminence the Metropolitan of Paphos, a Divine Liturgy and Trisay in the Cathedral on Sunday, November 13. Trisayas will be held during the Divine Liturgy of the day in all the holy churches of Cyprus.
The Holy Synod calls the faithful people of Cyprus to join the prayers for the repose of the soul of the blessed Archbishop Chrysostomos and the recording of the holy name of this in the eternal memory of God.
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