On November 16, 2022, Metropolitan Isaiah of Tamasos (Cypriot Orthodox Church), in an interview with the Greek edition of RIK Radio, stated that in the conflict between the Patriarchate of Constantinople and the Russian Orthodox Church, he takes the side of Constantinople. This is reported by the site “Romfeya”.

His position on this conflict was determined the next day after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,” the bishop said.

He stressed that on this particular issue the Church of Cyprus agrees with the Patriarchate of Constantinople.

According to Metropolitan Isaiah, a country like Cyprus, which is a victim of invasion and occupation, cannot agree with the position of revising the borders of another state.​