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Chapel of Agios Tychikos Agia Fyla

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Chapel of Agios Tychikos Agia Fyla

This ruined church was declared by the Department of Antiquities as an ancient monument. The ruined church today dates back to the 10th century and was built on an early Christian …

Church of Panagia Trimiklini

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Church of Panagia Trimiklini

In the Centre of Trimiklini village, there are two churches, which are devoted to the miraculous icon of Panagia Eleousa. The oldest church, was built in 1744 as indicated in the i…

Chapel of Agios Demetrianos

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Chapel of Agios Demetrianos

Chapel of Saint Demetrianos About 5 km North of Akrotiri village, you will find the chapel of St. Demetrianos. It was built during the 12th century, from ancient Greek temple remai…

Chapel of St. Dhometios

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Chapel of St. Dhometios

The chapel of St. Dhometios is built on a rocky hill with small caves on the south side of the City and was the first church of St. Dhometios. The church is from the Franco-Byzanti…

Green Monday

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Green Monday

Clean Monday, also known as Pure Monday, Ash Monday, Monday of Lent or Green Monday. It is a moveable feast that occurs at the beginning of the 7th week before the Orthodox Easter …

The Cypriot Saint, John the Merciful

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The Cypriot Saint, John the Merciful

Saint John was born around 555 AD in the city of Amathous in Cyprus. Αfter the death of his wife and two children, John devotes his life to God. During the years 610-616 AD he beca…

Kyra Sarakosti -  Lady Lent

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Kyra Sarakosti - Lady Lent

The period of the Great Lent reached. A custom that is almost lost is that of Lady Lent. This is a peculiar calendar in which they measured the weeks of Lent's fasting. Kyra Sarako…

Ayia Thekla Sotira Famagusta

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Ayia Thekla Sotira Famagusta

Agia Thekla is a chapel located a few kilometers south of Sotira on the border between Agia Napa and Sotira, but religiously owned by Sotira. On the beach, south of the village the…

Church of Saint Paraskevi

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Church of Saint Paraskevi

The church of Agia Paraskevi is located at Livadia, a small village of Pitsilia. The church is located in a beautiful quiet location with incredible view which offers tranquility a…