Archbishop Chrysostomos lies in state until the funeral on Saturday

Archbishop Chrysostomos will lie in state from Thursday until Saturday when his funeral service will be held on Saturday at St. Varnavas church.

The book of condolences remains open at the Archbishopric. Archbishop Chrysostomos passed away on Monday morning at the age of 81 following a four year battle with cancer.

The funeral will be officiated by Ecumenical Patriach Bartholomew who is visiting Cyprus for the first time.

It will also be attended by President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakelaropoulou while Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades will deliver the eulogy.

The late Archbishop will be buried in a crypt located under the newly constructed church, as was his request.

Source: Cyprus News Agency