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What is the extent of the Ecumenical Patriarchate's authority to hear ecclesiastical appeals, and how does this authority relate to the ancient Autocephalous Church of Cyprus?
In this scholarly study, Ioannis E. Kastanas examines the historical, canonical, and legal foundations of the privilege of appeal (ekkliton) within the Orthodox Church. Drawing upon the Holy Canons, Ecumenical Councils, ecclesiastical precedent, and contemporary practice, the author explores one of the most significant and debated questions in Orthodox canon law.
Updated through December 2025, this volume offers a comprehensive analysis of the Ecumenical Patriarchate's appellate jurisdiction and its relevance for the Church of Cyprus, providing an important contribution to contemporary Orthodox ecclesiological and canonical scholarship.
