Summary

Archimandrite Titos Tampakakis has been elected as the new Metropolitan of Kydonia and Apokoronas, taking charge of a diocese that covers the entire Apokoronas area and carries deep historical and spiritual significance for the region. The municipality of Apokoronas has welcomed the appointment and stated its intention to work with the new Metropolitan on initiatives serving the local community. No specific joint projects have been announced yet.

New Metropolitan elected for Kydonia and Apokoronas

Archimandrite Titos Tampakakis has been elected as the new Metropolitan of Kydonia and Apokoronas, stepping into the leadership of one of Crete's most historically significant dioceses. The diocese covers the entire region of Apokoronas.

Who is the new Metropolitan?

Titos Tampakakis served as an Archimandrite prior to his election. The municipality of Apokoronas describes him as a figure of strong character, spirituality, and quiet but meaningful service — qualities it says inspire confidence among the local community.

The diocese and its role

The Metropolis of Kydonia and Apokoronas has long been regarded as a central institution in the life of the region, accompanying communities through historical hardships and serving as a point of social and spiritual cohesion across western Crete.

Municipality's response

The Apokoronas municipal authority has said it will cooperate with the new Metropolitan on initiatives focused on the public good. The statement is, at this stage, a formal welcome and expression of intent — no specific programmes or projects have been announced.

Press Release – Statement by the Mayor of Apokoronas on the Election of the New Metropolitan of Kydonia and Apokoronas

29 January 2026, 9:20 AM

The election of Archimandrite Titos Tampakakis to the position of the new Metropolitan of Kydonia and Apokoronas constitutes a deeply moving and hopeful moment for our local Church and for the entire society of our place.

His journey to date, his character, his spirituality and his quiet but essential ministry give rise to feelings of trust, security and hope. In a Metropolis with a heavy historical, spiritual and national heritage, the new Shepherd takes up a cross of responsibility, called to continue a path of offering, sacrifice and practical love toward the human person.

The Metropolis of Kydonia and Apokoronas has been throughout time a pillar of our society — a fellow traveller in the struggles, trials and hopes of our people. The Church of Crete has stood and continues to stand always as a beacon of unity, truth, dignity and resistance in difficult times, keeping alive our faith and our identity.

As Mayor of Apokoronas, I express from the heart my sincere trust in the person of the new Metropolitan and my deep conviction that his pastoral leadership will constitute a point of reference for spiritual support, social cohesion and hope for all. The Municipality of Apokoronas will stand with respect, cooperation and a sincere disposition of companionship in every initiative that places the human person and the common good of our place at its centre.

I wish from the heart health, strength and Divine enlightenment for the high and blessed work that he undertakes.

Axios ("He is worthy").