Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain tested negative for the coronavirus after two recent consecutive tests, which he underwent on July 12 and 13.
The Archdiocese of Thyateira states in an announcement:
Beloved in the Lord,
We are relieved and grateful to God to announce that following two Covid-19 tests, on both the 12th and 13th of July, His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas is now negative. Following approval from the NHS, and according to the relevant guidelines, His Eminence will return to His Archpastoral responsibilities in the forthcoming days.
We would like to convey and express His Eminence’s wholehearted appreciation and Paternal blessings, following your many wishes, messages, and outpouring of love for our Archbishop’s health and wellbeing.
This truly fills us with great joy and reassurance with regards to our future cooperation and the building up of Christ’s body together, with the guidance and blessing of His Eminence our Archbishop.