Holy Synod: Weddings Allowed Until December 12 and in 2026

The Holy Synod of the Church of Cyprus has decided to allow the celebration of weddings during the Christmas fast, until December 12 and for the year 2026. The decision was made during the regular session of the Synod under the presidency of Archbishop Georgios of Cyprus.

Furthermore, the members of the new Six-Member Synodal Court for the ecclesiastical year 2025-2026 were elected by lot. The regular members are the Metropolitans of Kyrenia, Limassol, Morphou, Constantia, Trimithountos, and the Bishop of Amathus. Alternate members are the Metropolitans of Kiti, Kykkos, Tamasos, the Bishop of Karpasia, and the Bishop of Arsinoe.

The Synod also examined issues concerning the Theological School of the Church of Cyprus and the Clergy Training Seminary. It also reviewed the progress of ecclesiastical and secular education and drew up the program of events for the 1,700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea.