Tag: Greek Orthodox

Saint Barnabas and the roots of the Church of Cyprus

Today marks the feast of Saint Barnabas, the founder and patron saint of the Church of Cyprus, a figure deeply embedded in both the...

Cyprus celebrates Kataklysmos: flood, faith, and festivity

Cypriots are celebrating Kataklysmos this Monday- a unique public holiday deeply rooted in both Christian tradition and local folklore. The name comes from the...

Christos Anesti: a quiet end to Easter Sunday

The souvla has cooled, the last red eggs have been cracked, and the children- chocolate-covered and sticky-fingered- have finally worked off their sugar high. Across...

Good Friday: A day of mourning for Christianity

Good Friday, known in Greek as Μεγάλη Παρασκευή, is the most solemn day in the Christian calendar. It marks the peak of the Holy...

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Elderly couple was trying to escape from their holiday home in Limassol

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