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Cyprus ReligionThe main religion in Cyprus is the Greek Orthodox. Christians make up 78% of the Cypriot population. Most Cypriots are members of the Autocephalous Greek Orthodox Church of Cyprus.…
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Kalo PaschaCatholic and Orthodox Easter can fall weeks apart. If you came to Cyprus during the last days of April 2016, and you were not familiar with Greek (or other) Orthodox Christianity y…
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Church of Panagia PotamitissaThe Church of the Holy Virgin in Potamitissa village, was built on an older church in the early 20th century, in a location that according to tradition was indicated by Mary, the m…
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Agios Minas MonasteryThe monastery of Agios Minas is located in the village Vavla and it is one of the biggest in Cyprus. The monastery dates back to the early 16th century and is mentioned by monk Vas…
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Hala Sultan TekkeThe Hala Sultan Tekke is located on the west of the salt lake of Larnaka in a magnificent location, full of various trees, mainly palm trees. The Tekke is Mohammedan grave, the thi…
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BaptismIn many countries such as England, Christianity is largely (but not entirely) a matter of historical interest, landmarked by empty medieval churches and the occasional march throug…
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Church of Panagia KarmiotissaThe church of Panagia Karmiotissa located north of Limassol city and it is part of the old monastery of Carmelites. The monastery should be established by the end of the 13th centu…
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Machairas MonasteryThe Monastery of Machairas enjoys an idyllic location in the Machaira forest. The ecclesiastical tradition, as in other cases in Cyprus, connects the foundation of the monastery wi…
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The CataclysmYou are walking along the sea shore. Suddenly you see a bearded man in long flowing robes standing on a rowing boat and throwing a cross into the sea. You rub your eyes. “What’s th…
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Seaside Chapels in ProtarasOn the eastern coastline of Cyprus, where cliffs meet the endless blue and the wind never seems to stop, Protaras reveals a different geography. It is not only beaches and tourist …
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