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The small Basilica dedicated to Panagia Eleousa
The small Basilica dedicated to Panagia Eleousa

Chapels in Cyprus - Panagia Eleousa, Agios Constantinos, Papoutsa, Limassol

Among the ruins of the old village in Agios Constantinos in the Limassol district, there is a small chapel dedicated to the Panagia Eleousa. It is a single-aisled basilica bearing a pitched tiled and pointed roof. It is covered with a type of flat tiles, which were constructed in a contemporary p...

District: Limassol
The chapel dedicated to Profitis Ilias in the settlement of the same name in Sykopetra
The chapel dedicated to Profitis Ilias in the settlement of the same name in Sykopetra

Chapels in Cyprus - Profitis Ilias, Pitsilia, Sykopetra, Limassol

The chapel of Profitis Ilias is found in the most privileged location of the small settlement “Profitis Ilias” that belongs to the village of Sykopetra in the District of Limassol.

The chapel was constructed by a resident of the village Sykopetra after he found an icon of the Prophet on t...

District: Limassol
The chapel of Agios Georgios in the abandoned settlement of Drapia
The chapel of Agios Georgios in the abandoned settlement of Drapia

Chapels in Cyprus - Agios Georgios, Drapia, Ora, Mountainous Larnaca, Larnaca

The small chapel dedicated to Agios Georgios is a reminder of human presence in the complete abandonment of the settlement of Drapia, that every visitor will feel, found in the periphery of Ora, belonging to the mountain area of Larnaca.

It is a small, stone built construction with a sing...

District: Larnaca
The small Church in the settlement of Parsata is dedicated to Panagia Odigitria
The small Church in the settlement of Parsata is dedicated to Panagia Odigitria

Chapels in Cyprus - Panagia Odigitria, Parsata, Ora, Mountainous Larnaca, Larnaca

In the abandoned settlement of Parsata found in the periphery of the village of Ora in the mountain area of Larnaca, there is a small Church dedicated to Panagia Odigitria (Our Lady the Guide).

It is a single aisled Basilica with a gabled, vaulted roof. It is built out of concrete. The tw...

District: Larnaca
The chapel of Archangel Michael is found in the central square of Kiti
The chapel of Archangel Michael is found in the central square of Kiti

Chapels in Cyprus - Archangel Michael, Kiti, Larnaca

The small Church dedicated to Archangel Michael is found in the centre of the transformed and paved square of the village of Kiti in Larnaca. It is a single aisled, vaulted Basilica of Byzantine style, that has a tiled roof.

The single aisled Church is fully built out of irregular stones....

District: Larnaca
On the peak of the hill of “Arodafni” is where the beautiful chapel of Profitis Ilias is found
On the peak of the hill of “Arodafni” is where the beautiful chapel of Profitis Ilias is found

Chapels in Cyprus - Profitis Ilias, Arodafni hill, Oroklini, Larnaca

On the peak of the “Arodafni” hill, and a hundred metres northeast of the picnic area of Oroklini, is where the chapel of Profitis Ilias is found built from the beginning of the 16th century.

The church was built at two phases, at very different moments. In the beginning a small single ai...

District: Larnaca
The chapel of Agios Georgios in Eptagonia is found built on the peak of a small hill
The chapel of Agios Georgios in Eptagonia is found built on the peak of a small hill

Chapels in Cyprus - Agios Georgios, Eptagonia, Limassol

West of the village of Eptagonia that belongs to the Limassol district, and on the peak of a small hill, among cypress and pine trees, is where the small chapel dedicated to Agios Georgios is found for the past half century.

The small Church was fully built with the help of donations and ...

District: Limassol
The Chapel of Agios Georgios Ssopotamos in the village of Kornos
The Chapel of Agios Georgios Ssopotamos in the village of Kornos

Chapels in Cyprus - Agios Georgios Ssopotamos, Kornos, Larnaca

Southwest of the village of Kornos, in the pine forest, there is a small chapel dedicated to Agios Georgios Ssopotamos. It is built on the sommet of a small hill, on the north shore of a small torrent.

It is a single aisled Basilica with a gabled roof with tiles. The wooden belfry is foun...

District: Larnaca
The Church of Panagia Amiantou between the villages of Amiantos and Pelentri
The Church of Panagia Amiantou between the villages of Amiantos and Pelentri

Chapels in Cyprus - Panagia Amiantou, Pelentri, Limassol

During the whole duration of the Ottoman Empire, the Christian Churches are constantly raided by the Ottoman occupiers. Nevertheless there were periods of time where the catastrophical rage of these people towards anything Christian was transformed into a real persecution. The destroyed Churches,...

District: Limassol
The chapel of Agios Mavrikios, Pissouri
The chapel of Agios Mavrikios, Pissouri

Chapels in Cyprus - Agios Mavrikios, Pissouri, Limassol

The church of Agios Mavrikios in Pissouri is found on the peak of a small hill dominating the valley of Linidion which is at its most planted with the sweet fruit of Soultanina.

Agios Mavrikios is known to cure callus. Anybody suffering with callus should get some soil from the church and...

District: Limassol
Agia Thekla is the “bone of contention” between the Municipalities of Agia Napa and Sotira
Agia Thekla is the “bone of contention” between the Municipalities of Agia Napa and Sotira

Chapels in Cyprus - Agia Thekla, Sotira, Famagusta

There is a small chapel dedicated to Agia Thekla between the Municipalities of Agia Napa and Sotira. The two Municipialities declare that the chapel belongs to their periphery and this is not irrelevant with the archaeological wealth that is possibly “hidden” on the shore of Agia Thekla. In terms...

District: Famagusta
The chapel dedicated to Panagia Theoskepasti (Our Lady covered by God)
The chapel dedicated to Panagia Theoskepasti (Our Lady covered by God)

Chapels in Cyprus - Panagia Theoskepasti, Kalopanagiotis, Nicosia

East of the Monastery of Agios Ioannis Lampadistis (the Illuminator), in the village of Marathasa, Kalopanagiotis, the chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary is built on the slope of the bed of a tributary of Setrachos.

It is built in the 12th century simultaneously with the Monastery of Agi...

District: Nicosia
The chapel of Agios Georgios Emnon in the village of Panagia, Paphos
The chapel of Agios Georgios Emnon in the village of Panagia, Paphos

Chapels in Cyprus - Agios Georgios Emnon, Panagia, Paphos

Ten kilometres northeast of the village of Panagia, Paphos, within the forest of Emnon, there is a small chapel dedicated to Agios Georgios. From the name of the forest surrounding the chapel, the Saint was named Agios Georgios Emnon.

It is a single-aisled basilica that has a wooden gable...

District: Paphos
The chapel of Panagia tou Kampou (Our Lady of the field) in Akapnou
The chapel of Panagia tou Kampou (Our Lady of the field) in Akapnou

Chapels in Cyprus - Panagia tou Kampou, Akapnou, Limassol

In the same field where thousands of years ago Goddess Aphrodite was hosted and after Rigaina, the mysterious and legendary Queen of Cyprus, there is also a small chapel dedicated to Our Lady. This chapel is called “ekklisia tis Panagias tou Kampou” (the church of Our Lady of the field).

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District: Limassol
Dedicated to Agia Marina on the west side of the village of Lania
Dedicated to Agia Marina on the west side of the village of Lania

Chapels in Cyprus - Agia Marina, Lania, Limassol

A small church dedicated to Agia Marina is found in Lania, in the district of Limassol. It is built on the west side of the village, among vines. It has a Basilica style with a gabled, tiled wooden roof.

North from the chapel there are ruins of an old church and about a hundred metres sou...

District: Limassol
The chapel of Agios Georgios in the village of Lania, in the district of Limassol
The chapel of Agios Georgios in the village of Lania, in the district of Limassol

Chapels in Cyprus - Agios Georgios, Lania, Limassol

Lania, the beautiful, hilly village of Limassol, has a religious history that began 3500 years ago. From the day that God Dionysos “lived” in the mountain of Valana, until today, the residents of Lania built many Churches and chapels.

One of them is dedicated to Agios Georgios. It is buil...

District: Limassol
The chapel of Agioi Iliofotoi in Kato Moni
The chapel of Agioi Iliofotoi in Kato Moni

Chapels in Cyprus - Agioi Iliofotoi, Achera, Kato Moni, Nicosia

On the mountain of Koroni, next to the abandoned Turkish Cypriot village “Agioi Iliofotoi”, a chapel is found built dedicated to five brothers who became Saints due to their monk life. Agioi Iliofotoi were among 300 Alamano monks that arrived in Cyprus, after being persecuted by the Orthodox mona...

District: Nicosia
The chapel dedicated to Agios Marios on the shore of the river of Rodanos
The chapel dedicated to Agios Marios on the shore of the river of Rodanos

Chapels in Cyprus - Agios Marios, Mitsero, Nicosia

Upon your excursion to Mitsero, apart from the old metal mines, the Kokkinolimni (red lake) and the two small dams, you will have the opportunity to see the small chapel dedicated to a relatively “unknown” Saint. Agios Marios.

The small chapel is found built between a small torrent and th...

District: Nicosia
Panagia Lampadiotissa on the peak of the hill “Koroni” in Mitsero
Panagia Lampadiotissa on the peak of the hill “Koroni” in Mitsero

Chapels in Cyprus - Panagia Lampadiotissa, Mitsero, Nicosia

In the village of Nicosia, Mitsero, there is a small chapel dedicated to Panagia Lampadiotissa. It is a single aisled basilica and it has a tiled roof. It was built by residents of the village, after a certain vision. It is said that as he was asleep, a man had a vision that someone pushed him to...

District: Nicosia
The small Church of Panagia ton Ampelion in Aradippou
The small Church of Panagia ton Ampelion in Aradippou

Chapels in Cyprus - Panagia ton Ampelion - Panagia Aimatousa, Aradippou, Larnaca

The small chapel “Panagia ton Ampelion” (Our Lady of the Vines) or “Panagia Aimatousa” (Our bleeding Lady) is found northwest of the village of Aradippou. It is an old construction, whose history reaches the years of the Saracens and the crusades they made in the area.

It was built on the...

District: Larnaca
Panagia tis Agapis in Vavla is unique in the whole world
Panagia tis Agapis in Vavla is unique in the whole world

Chapels in Cyprus - Panagia tis Agapis, Vavla, Larnaca

A small chapel on the north of the village of Vavla is dedicated to Panagia tis Agapis (Our Lady of Love). It is the only church in Cyprus as well as in the entire world that exists with this name.

It is built 3 kilometres away from the village and on the east side of the river of Agios M...

District: Larnaca
Το εξωκλήσι της Παναγίας Βαλανά με την θαυματουργή εικόνα
Το εξωκλήσι της Παναγίας Βαλανά με την θαυματουργή εικόνα

Chapels in Cyprus - Panagia Valana, Lania, Limassol

One of the 4 churches that are found in the village of Lania, in the district of Limassol, is dedicated to Panagia Valana. This church is found on the peak of the hill “Valana” that is part of the Zalaki mountain, and it is part of the mountain peaks of Troodos.

On the south of the hill V...

District: Limassol
The small chapel of Episkopi is dedicated to Ypapanti Theotokou (the Presentation of the Virgin)
The small chapel of Episkopi is dedicated to Ypapanti Theotokou (the Presentation of the Virgin)

Chapels in Cyprus - Ypapanti Theotokou, Episkopi, Limassol

In the centre of the village of Episkopi in Limassol, a very old, small chapel dedicated to Ypapanti tis Theotokou (the Presentation of the Virgin) is found.

In a quiet corner of an intersection of two roads, in a residential area with low construction and literally "drowned" in green, th...

District: Limassol
The chapel dedicated to Agios Georgios in Choirokoitia
The chapel dedicated to Agios Georgios in Choirokoitia

Chapels in Cyprus - Agios Georgios Tropeoforos, Choirokoitia, Larnaca

The chapel dedicated to Agios Georgios Tropeoforos is found in Choirokoitia. It is a very old construction and it is built on the west shore of a small torrent, 4 kilometres west of the village.

On the east side of the small Church, there is a grove that includes a great number of perenni...

District: Larnaca
The chapel dedicated to Agios Ermogenis in Episkopi, Limassol
The chapel dedicated to Agios Ermogenis in Episkopi, Limassol

Chapels in Cyprus - Agios Ermogenis, Episkopi, Limassol

It was in the 4th century A.D. when a Holy man was beheaded in Samos. Agios Ermogenis, was driven to martyrdom since he did not change his faith as the overlord of Samos, Santorinos commanded him to do.

A few Christians that were loyal to him, took the body of the Saint, placed it in a ca...

District: Limassol
The chapel of Agios Ioannis the Russian in Vouni, Limassol
The chapel of Agios Ioannis the Russian in Vouni, Limassol

Chapels in Cyprus - Agios Ioannis the Russian, Vouni, Limassol

A small church dedicated to one of the most miracle performing Saints of Christianity, is found on the south of the village of Vouni, belonging to the district of Limassol. You will find it upon travelling from Vouni towards Limassol, just a hundred metres after the big church that is dedicated t...

District: Limassol
The chapel of the Saints Mavra and Timotheos in Koilani
The chapel of the Saints Mavra and Timotheos in Koilani

Chapels in Cyprus - Agia Mavra, Koilani, Limassol

In one of the most beautiful villages of the mountain area of Limassol, called Koilani, the chapel dedicated to Agia Mavra (Mavri) and her husband Agios Timotheos is found. If you are travelling to or are at Pera-Pedi, cover a further distance of 2 kilometres to Koilani (100 metres before the bri...

District: Limassol
Even though the chapel of Archangel Michael is a monument, it was left to collapse
Even though the chapel of Archangel Michael is a monument, it was left to collapse

Chapels in Cyprus - Archangel Michael, Kellaki, Limassol

In the picnic area of Kellaki, that is found on the road from Kellaki to Sanida, a small chapel is found. It is the chapel of Archangel Michael. It is a construction dating from the Byzantine years.

It was stone built, covered with arches with 3 entrances. Unfortunately it has been includ...

District: Limassol
The chapel of Agia Marina in Kellaki, Limassol
The chapel of Agia Marina in Kellaki, Limassol

Chapels in Cyprus, Agia Marina, Kellaki, Limassol

In Kellaki, Limassol, you will find a chapel dedicated to the Favourite Saint of the Cypriots. Agia Marina. It is a 1975 construction. There was another church at its place since 1744 dedicated to the Saint, which, for unknown reason was completely destroyed. Unfortunately, with the destruction o...

District: Limassol
The chapel of Agia Irini Chrysovalantou in Mathiatis
The chapel of Agia Irini Chrysovalantou in Mathiatis

Chapels in Cyprus - Agia Irini Chrysovalantou, Mathiatis, Nicosia

In the village of Mathiatis, in Nicosia, inside the pinewoods found southeast of the village, there is a small chapel dedicated to Agia Irini Chrysovalantou.

The small but very beautiful chapel, is an offering realised by the residents of the neighbouring village of Mathiatis, called Agia...

District: Nicosia
The chapel dedicated to Panagia Petounta in Mazotos, Larnaca
The chapel dedicated to Panagia Petounta in Mazotos, Larnaca

Chapels in Cyprus - Panagia Petounta, Mazotos, Larnaca

South of the Mazotos village of Larnaca, on a small hill next to the shore, where in the ancient times was the famous Temple dedicated to the Goddess of beauty, the Cypriot Aphrodite, there is a small chapel dedicated to Our Lady. It was called “Panagia Petounta” because, as the settlers say, Our...

District: Larnaca
The old chapel of Agios Ksorinos in Mazotos, Larnaca
The old chapel of Agios Ksorinos in Mazotos, Larnaca

Chapels in Cyprus - Agios Ksorinos, Mazotos, Larnaca

In a small distance from the centre of the village of Mazotos, on the northeast side, there are two Churches that are dedicated to Agios Xenofontas, or how the residents call him, “Agios Ksorinos”.

The small Church was built in this location, in the place of another, older one after a rum...

District: Larnaca
Panagia Eleousa in Agia Anna, Larnaca
Panagia Eleousa in Agia Anna, Larnaca

Chapels in Cyprus - Panagia Eleousa, Agia Anna, Larnaca

In the village of Agia Anna, found in Larnaca, a chapel dedicated to Panagia Eleousa is found built. You will find it a little bit outside of the village, on the road towards the Psevdas village, on the right side of it, on the peak of a small hill, before the community football field.

Th...

District: Larnaca
The Chapel of the Saints Ioakeim and Anna in Klavdia
The Chapel of the Saints Ioakeim and Anna in Klavdia

Chapels in Cyprus - Ioakeim and Anna, Klavdia, Larnaca

On the road from Klavdia to Pyrga, 500 metres before the Monastery of Panagia I Stazousa, on the right hand of the road, on the peak of a small hill, the Agion Theopatoron Ioakeim and Anna chapel is found.

The chapel was built on ruins of an older church that existed in the 11th century. ...

District: Larnaca
The chapel of Agios Georgios in the village of Kornos
The chapel of Agios Georgios in the village of Kornos

Chapels in Cyprus - Agios Georgios, Kornos, Larnaca

A kilometre away from the roundabout of the old road from Nicosia to Limassol, you will find the chapel dedicated to Agios Georgios on your left.

It is a small church and it is stone built and arched. It is decorated with a very beautiful belfry that has two bells and that has probably be...

District: Larnaca
The chapel of Agia Paraskevi and Panagia Eleftherotria (Our Lady the Liberator) in Mosfiloti
The chapel of Agia Paraskevi and Panagia Eleftherotria (Our Lady the Liberator) in Mosfiloti

Chapels in Cyprus - Agia Paraskevi + Panagia Eleftherotria, Mosfiloti, Larnaca

On a small hill, next to the Bishopric of Trimithounta in Mosfiloti, at a hundred metres before the Monastery of Agia Thekli, the chapel of Agia Paraskevi is found. The chapel is dedicated to Panagia Eleftherotria (Our Lady the Liberator) as well. It a small, cruciform and clearly of Byzantine st...

District: Larnaca
Agioi Anargyroi, Monagroulli, Limassol
Agioi Anargyroi, Monagroulli, Limassol

Chapels in Cyprus - Agioi Anargyroi, Monagroulli, Limassol

On the journey to Limassol from the old road, you leave the “Governor’s Beach” behind you and in a distance of about 500 metres you to straight and ignore the turn on the right that goes to Pentakomo. You keep going and in another 500 metres you follow the exit on the right. You cover a distance ...

District: Limassol
The chapel of Agia Marina in Asgata
The chapel of Agia Marina in Asgata

Chapels in Cyprus - Agia Marina, Asgata, Limassol

The chapel of Agia Marina is built on a small hill outside of the Asgata village, close to the regional elementary school and the east shore of the Akrisikia rivulet.

It is a stone built construction that has a very inventful and long lasting history.

During the years of idolatry ...

District: Limassol
Saints Andronikos and Athanasia in Tersefanou
Saints Andronikos and Athanasia in Tersefanou

Chapels in Cyprus - Saints Andronikos and Athanasia, Tersefanou, Larnaca

North of the Tersefanou village a little bit out of it, the chapel of the Saints Andronikos and Athanasia is built on the peak of a small hill. 

You can easily find it since it is found on the road that is straight from Kiti to Tersefanou. You cross the village and you exit it from t...

District: Larnaca
Agios Dimitrianos chapel in Tersefanou
Agios Dimitrianos chapel in Tersefanou

Chapels in Cyprus - Agios Dimitrianos, Tersefanou, Larnaca, Cyprus

In the year 2000 the chapel of Agios Dimitrianos, bishop of Kithiria, of Cyprus was built out of stone, next to the ruins of the old church. It is a very small but beautiful construction, that is cruciform with a dome.

It is found in Tersefanou 200 metres after the Agia Marina church and ...

District: Larnaca
Agios Georgios Arperas chapel in Tersefanou
Agios Georgios Arperas chapel in Tersefanou

Chapels in Cyprus - Agios Georgios Arperas, Tersefanou, Larnaca

The chapel of Agios Georgios Arperas is found in the administrative periphery of the Tersefanou village, in Larnaca. It was built in 1745 and it is arched.

In the same village, there was a glebe of the Stavrovouni monastery in the surrounding area and there are different witnesses about i...

District: Larnaca
Sotiros Christou chapel in Tochni
Sotiros Christou chapel in Tochni

Chapels in Cyprus - Sotiros Christou chapel, Tochni, Larnaca

In Larnaca’s village called Tochni, there is a small chapel built in the name of Sotiros Christou (Christ the Saviour).

It is found on our left from the old road coming from Nicosia going to Limassol with Tochni being the direction.  It is at a few metres before the elementary school...

District: Larnaca
Agia Varvara chapel in Tochni
Agia Varvara chapel in Tochni

Chapels in Cyprus - Agia Varvara, Tochni, Larnaca, Cyprus

You will find the small chapel dedicated to Agia Varvara in Tochni as you take the first turn on the left after the Elementary school, while coming from the old road of Limassol towards Tochni.

It is built in a quiet neighbourhood and is permanently open for pilgrims. 

District: Larnaca
The chapel of Agioi Anargyroi in Cape Greco
The chapel of Agioi Anargyroi in Cape Greco

Chapels in Cyprus - Agioi Anargyroi, Cape Greco, Agia Napa, Famagusta

The chapel of Agioi Anargyroi in Cape Greco is found built in the most bustling area.  Among natural paths that guide you over sea caves, under nature’s masterpieces, such as the “Kamara Tou Koraka” and take you to a place where a hard rock has been transformed over millions of years in a wa...

District: Famagusta
Profitis Elias chapel in Lympia
Profitis Elias chapel in Lympia

Chapels in Cyprus - Profitis Elias chapel, Lympia, Nicosia

On the road going from Lympia to Mosfiloti, a little before the bridge over the Tremithos river, the visitor sees the chapel of Profitis Elias (Prophet Elias) on his left. Built on the peak of the highest hill from 1996 it is impossible to not notice it.

It is a small chapel, a donation o...

District: Nicosia
Agia Aikaterini chapel in Pyrga
Agia Aikaterini chapel in Pyrga

Chapels in Cyprus - Medieval Chapel of Agia Aikaterini, Pyrga, Larnaca

The medieval chapel of Agia Aikaterini is found in the centre of the Pyrga village, next to the new church of Agia Marina.

It is a 15th century (more precisely 1421) construction and it was initially dedicated to the Passions of the Lord, by the King Ianos and his second wife, Carlotta.

District: Larnaca
The chapel of Agia Paraskevi in Monagroulli
The chapel of Agia Paraskevi in Monagroulli

Chapels in Cyprus - Agia Paraskevi, Monagroulli, Limassol

The chapel of Agia Paraskevi in Monagroulli, is a small church that is not similar to others. It is built on the base of a vertical rock, and the back half of it climbs on the rock itself, while dozens of prickly pears hang from the top.

On the left, there is a road carved in the rock tha...

District: Limassol
Agia Marina’s forgotten chapel in Alaminos
Agia Marina’s forgotten chapel in Alaminos

Chapels in Cyprus - Agia Marina, Alaminos, Larnaca

No one refers to the chapel of Agia Marina in Alaminos. At the entrance of the village, there is a mosaique in her name, but everything begins and ends there.

The chapel is built on the eastern side of the village, that is, the side where Turkish Cypriots lived. Nothing makes you think th...

District: Larnaca
Agios Georgios Tropeoforos Chapel in Liopetri, in Ammochostos District
Agios Georgios Tropeoforos Chapel in Liopetri, in Ammochostos District

Churches in Cyprus - Agios Georgios Chapel - Liopetri river - Famagusta

A few dozens of metres from the entrance of the fishing shelter at the Liopetri river, there is a chapel dedicated to Agios Georgios Tropeoforos (Saint George the apostle), which is not at all a coincidence.

It is a chapel grounded on huge stones. In addition to that, the whole constructi...

District: Famagusta