Orthodox Christian Heritage Sites
This collection features significant Orthodox Christian sites across the Paphos region, ranging from the 12th-century Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery, known for its icon collection and winery, to the ruined medieval Georgian Gialia Monastery. Architectural highlights include the 9th-century five-domed church of Agia Paraskevi and the abandoned 16th-century Panagia tou Sinte monastery. These locations illustrate the evolution of Byzantine and post-Byzantine religious architecture in Cyprus.
A Gialia Monastery
The Gialia Monastery is a ruined Georgian Orthodox monastery from the medieval period.
B Profitis Ilias
Orthodox chapel dedicated to the Prophet Elijah.
Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery
Founded in 1152, this monastery features an 18th-century church, an ecclesiastical museum of icons and treasures, and a historic winery.
D Agia Paraskevi
A 9th-century five-domed Byzantine church featuring rare frescoes dating from the 10th to the 15th centuries.
Nagia Matrona
Orthodox church dedicated to Saint Matrona.
F Agios Georgios
Located near the Pegeia archaeological site, this church is a significant local pilgrimage destination.
Agia Ekaterini
Medieval church located near the village of Kritou Terra.
Panagia tou Sinte
An abandoned 16th-century monastery on the banks of the Xeros River, recognized with a Europa Nostra award for its restoration.
Panagia Chriseleousa
A 12th-century Byzantine church in Empa featuring a distinctive cruciform architecture and medieval frescoes.
Agios Georgios
Orthodox church serving the village of Kathikas.
Ayios Kononas
Isolated chapel in the Akamas Peninsula dedicated to a local saint.
Agios Iakovos
Orthodox place of worship.
Agios Georgios
Local Orthodox church.
Ayia Eirini
Orthodox church in the village of Timi.
Agios Charalambos
Orthodox church dedicated to Saint Charalambos.
Agios Epifanios
Orthodox church located near Akoursos.
Ayios Georgios
Orthodox church located in the Chloraka area.
Church of St George
Orthodox church serving the coastal village of Mandria.
Agios Nikolaos-Moni ton Iereon
One of Cyprus's oldest monasteries, traditionally founded in the 4th century and extensively rebuilt in the 17th century.
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