RELIGION

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Catholic 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…

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The 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…

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The 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…

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The 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…

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You 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…

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In 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…

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The 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…

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The 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…

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THINGS TO DO

THINGS TO DO

THINGS TO DO

On 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…

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