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Saint Lazarus Church, Larnaka

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Saint Lazarus Church, Larnaka

Saint Lazarus Church is a late 19th century church located in the heart of Larnaka City. It is named from Lazarus of Bethany in which Jesus raises him from the dead. According to…

Panayia Eleousa: A beautiful place to visit

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Panayia Eleousa: A beautiful place to visit

Not far away from the town of Larnaca, there is a very beautiful and peaceful place near Kellia village. There is a chapel, which is dedicated to the Virgin Mary (Panagia Eleousa).…

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…

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…

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…

 Monastery of Agia Thekla

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Monastery of Agia Thekla

The Holy Monastery of Agia Thekla is located about 500 meters south of the Mosfiloti village of Larnaka’s District and it is built in the middle of a small, verdant valley.…

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…

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…