Cyprus

‘Orthodoxy in Colours’: Photography exhibition juxtaposes Cyprus and Poland

A unique exhibition of over 200 pictures placed on 90 panels was opened on Friday evening, May 17, at the Cultural Centre of the Archbishop Makarios III Foundation in Nicosia in an effort to bring together two European countries – Cyprus and Poland. The exhibition is entitled ‘Colours of Orthodoxy. Cyprus-Poland’ and was organized by…

May 18, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

HB Arch. Chrysostomos II of Cyprus celebrates his 78th Birthday

His Beatitude Chrysostomos II, Archbishop of Nova Justiniana and All Cyprus, celebrates on 10 April 2019 his 78th Birthday. He was born in Tala village, Paphos. At the age of 10 he lost his father and two years later, after finishing his elementary education, he joined the monastery of Ayios Neophytos in Paphos. He also attended…

Apr 10, 2019Iulian Dumitraşcu

41 Years since the episcopal consecration of HB Arch. Chrysostomos II of Cyprus

His Beatitude Chrysostomos II, Archbishop of Nova Justiniana and All Cyprus, celebrates on 26 February 2019 his 41st anniversary of episcopal consecration. He was born in Tala village, Paphos. At the age of 10 he lost his father and two years later, after finishing his elementary education, he joined the monastery of Ayios Neophytos in Paphos.…

Feb 26, 2019Iulian Dumitraşcu

Missing 1600-year-old mosaic returned after four decades

A 1,600-year-old missing mosaic has finally returned to its home in Cyprus, more than four decades after it was looted from a church. Dutch art historian and art crime investigator Arthur Brand spent the past three years tracking down the stolen artifact, a Byzantine-era depiction of Saint Mark, Brand said on his website. The relic was handed over to…

Nov 23, 2018Florin Nicolaie

Annual Plenary of the International Commission for Anglican–Orthodox Theological Dialogue: Communiqué

International Commission for Anglican–Orthodox Theological Dialogue Communiqué’s, Cyprus, 13–20 October 2018: In the name of the Triune God, and with the blessing and guidance of our Churches, the International Commission for Anglican–Orthodox Theological Dialogue met in Larnaca, Cyprus from 13 to 20 October 2018 to continue consideration of ecology and end of life issues. The meeting was…

Oct 25, 2018Sorin Ioniţe

Archbishop Chrysostomos of Cyprus undergoes successful operation

His Beatitude Archbishop Chrysostomos II of Cyprus underwent a successful operation on Tuesday night in London, reports orthodoxia.info. The surgery began at a London clinic around 6 PM on Tuesday to remove two small tumors on His Beatitude’s liver by laparoscopic surgery. According to the first reports, doctors say they are satisfied with the outcome of…

Oct 19, 2018Florin Nicolaie

Twelve Philippine women baptized in Cyprus

Twelve women from Philippine received Friday, August 31, 2018, the Mystery of Holy Baptism at the St Andrew and All Russian Saints in Episkopeio, Nicosia. The service was officiated by His Eminence Metropolitan Isaiah of Tamassos and Oreini. According to the official website of the metropolis, the event is very significant, since it is the…

Sep 6, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Cyprus regains rare Orthodox Christian mosaic stolen in 70s

A rare 6th century mosaic depicting the St. Andrew that was taken from a looted church in the Cyprus’ breakaway north has been returned after four decades, His Beatitude Archbishop Chrysostomos said Monday. Archbishop Chrysostomos II said that the artistry that went into the mosaic coupled with its rarity made the work a symbol of…

Apr 25, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

40 Years since the episcopal consecration of HB Arch. Chrysostomos II of Cyprus

His Beatitude Chrysostomos II, Archbishop of Nova Justiniana and All Cyprus, celebrates on 26 February 2018 his 40th anniversary of episcopal consecration. He was born in Tala village, Paphos. At the age of 10 he lost his father and two years later, after finishing his elementary education, he joined the monastery of Ayios Neophytos in Paphos.…

Feb 26, 2018Iulian Dumitraşcu

Greek Archbishop of America receives the highest distinction in the Orthodox Church of Cyprus, the gold medal of St. Barnabas

Visiting Nicosia, at the invitation of His Beatitude Archbishop Chrysostomos, Archbishop Demetrios of America received on Sunday the highest distinction in the Orthodox Church of Cyprus, the gold medal of St. Barnabas, in a ceremony that took place at the headquarters of the Cypriot archbishopric. The distinction offered in the presence of the President of…

Feb 13, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

St. Tikhon the Bishop of Amathus; St. Mark of Apollonia

Saint Tikhon, Bishop of Amathus, was born in the city Amathus on the island of Cyprus. His parents raised their son in Christian piety, and taught him the reading of sacred books. It is said that the gift of wonderworking appeared in Saint Tikhon at quite a young age. His father was the owner of…

Jun 16, 2017Gheorghe Anghel