The Metropolitan Basil of Constantia and Famagusta is supported for the Archbishop elections, the Coordinating Committee of the occupied villages of the region of Apostolos Varnavas - Salamina, Agios Georgios Spathariko, Agios Sergios, Arnadi, Engomi, Limnias, Spathariko and Stiloi.
In a statement of the Committee it is stated that "knowing the long and multifaceted spiritual, theological, pastoral, social and humanitarian contribution of Metropolitan Vasilios to the Autocephalous Church of Cyprus and its flock, we consider him worthy and capable, from every point of view, to take the reins of its leadership. His theological studies and doctoral dissertations at universities in Greece and Switzerland, his assumption of the direction of the Office of Inter-Church Relations of the Church of Cyprus and his service as deacon of the Orthodox Centre of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Geneva and as first chancellor of the Metropolis of Switzerland, provide him with all the necessary qualifications for the successful fulfilment of his important mission".
It is added that "the recent unanimous election of the Metropolitan of Constantia and Famagusta as President of the World Council of Churches by the Orthodox Churches is a practical proof of the recognition of his abilities and the esteem in which he is held within the Orthodox Church and internationally".
For the communities of the Apostle Barnabas - Salamina region, the statement noted, "the presence of Metropolitan Vasilios, from the age of 12 and his ministry in the Monastery of the founder of our Church and our patron Apostle Barnabas, attest to his commitment to the principles and values of the Orthodox ecclesiastical tradition, first handed down to him by the blessed elders of the Monastery".
It is also noted that "with the sole aim of continuing and safeguarding the multifaceted work of the Church of Cyprus, the Coordinating Committee of the occupied communities of the Apostolos Barnabas - Salamina region, which are part of the metropolitan district of Constantia and Famagusta, expresses its full support, in the forthcoming archbishop elections, for the candidacy of Mr. Basil, the current Metropolitan of Constantia and Famagusta and former deacon of our Monastery of Apostle Barnabas."
Source: KYPE
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