[6] The procedure (previously reserved for a college of grand electors, theologians, priests and bishops) was democratized during the establishment of the new Charter of the Church of Cyprus by Chrysostomos II, which opened the vote to universal suffrage.
[9][10] On 28 November, an extraordinary meeting of the Cyprus Synod was held, at which it was decided not to allow foreigners to vote, contrary to the provision adopted in 2010 that not only Orthodox Cypriots, but also those who have lived in the country for more than a year and are an active parishioner of the church can participate in the election of an archbishop.
It was said that this decision was made "due to unforeseen issues and exceeding the established deadlines, the Holy Synod decided by the necessary majority of votes to amend the Charter not to accept applications for registration of foreign Orthodox Christians in the electoral lists."
[13] Finally, the metropolitans George of Paphos, Athanasios of Limassol, Isaias of Tamassos, Chrysostomos of Kyrenia, Neophytos of Morphou, and Basil of Constantias declared themselves as running for the office.
[18][19][20] Before he died, he opposed the Metropolitans of Limassol and Morphou saying they were not "sane" and calling them "protestants" for their refusal to concelebrate with him, despite the fact that he was their hierarchical superior.
[25] He had a Russian-style church built in Cyprus to cater to Russian pilgrims and tourists, who were an important part of his income, at least until the sanctions against Russia.
The Metropolitan of Limassol, Athanasios, declared to the press: "I do not wish to be elected, but if the Church entrusts me with such a ministry, I would accept it" to which George of Paphos replied that "it is somewhat uncomfortable, when the Archbishop is not yet buried, to discuss such matters".
[35] A new conflict broke out during the meeting of the Holy Synod on 14 November 2022, the lesser-known candidates wishing to have additional time to conduct their electoral campaign, beyond the 40 days provided for by the Charter of the Church of Cyprus.
[36] The results of the popular vote were as follows, in descending order: Athanasios of Limassol (35.68%), George of Paphos (18.39%), Isaias of Tamassos (18.10%), Basil of Constantias (14.79%), Neophytos of Morphou (9.80%), Chrysostomos of Kyrenia (3.24%).