The Cyprus Agreed Statement is the friut of a third phase of Anglican-Orthodox international theological dialogue. It reflects the furhter consideration fiven to ecclesiological issues discussed in earlier phases and registers considerable agreement over a range of issues.

The Statement '...is offered to the Anglican and Orthodox churches in the hope that, as it is studied and reflected upon, it will help Christians of both traditions to perceive anew the work of the Triune God in giving life to His Church, and draw us closer to that unity which is His will for all the faithful.' from the Preface by the Co-Chairman