Monasteries in Cyprus - Panagia Amasgous Holy Monastery, Monagri, Limassol
The Holy Monastery of Panagia Amasgous is the name of the female Monastery dedicated to Our Lady and it is found 1 to 1,5 kilometres southwest of the village of Monagri, in the district of Limassol.
As strange as the name of the Monastery may sound to you, even though it is unique for Cyp...
Monasteries in Cyprus - Monastery of Timiou Stavrou, Anogira, Limassol
A few hundred metres before the entrance of the village Anogira, there are ruins of the Monastery of Timios Stavros of Anogira on the right hand of the road.
The Holiness of the village began in the paleochristian years, since there are remains from two triple aisled Basilicas of that per...
Monasteries in Cyprus - Panagia Amirous, Apsiou, Limassol
It was the beginning of the 12th century, when a boat coming from Syria approached the shores of Cyprus carrying the Emir of the country and his daughter who was born blind, to visit competent doctors to cure her. Upon arriving at the sea area east of the Amathounta Kingdom, the daughter had a vi...
Monasteries in Cyprus - Monastery of Timios Stavros in Kouka, Kouka, Limassol
At the beginning of the 4th century A.D., a ship that carried Agia Eleni from the Holy lands in Constantinople, embarked at the mouth of the river Tetios, that was found in the perimeter of the village of Kalavasos. Later on, this river was called “Vasilikos” (Royal), due to this incident.
<...Monasteries in Cyprus - Timios Prodromos Holy Monastery, Mesa Potamos, Moniatis, Limassol
On the southern slope of Troodos, among the green Pine tree forest, there is a Monastery of Mesa potamos dedicated to the memory of Timios Prodromos. It is a male monastery and a small group of monks lives in it.
During its 900 years of existence, the Monastery suffered difficult periods ...
Monasteries in Cyprus - Panagia Trooditissa, Platres, Limassol
One of the most famous and favourite Monasteries in Cyprus, is the Monastery of Panagia Trooditissa. It is found northwest of the village of Platres, in a green forest. It is a male monastery and its doors are always open for worshippers.
The Monastery was built during the 10th century, a...
Monasteries in Cyprus - Unesco Monuments - Holy Monastery Timiou Stavrou Agiasmati, Platanistasa, Pitsilia, Nicosia
The Holy Church of Timiou Stavrou tou Agiasmati, is found five kilometres northwest of the village of Platanistasa, on the geographical periphery of Pitsilia. It is the Katholikon (major church building) of the Monastery carrying the same name, that existed in the area from the 15th century.
...Monasteries in Cyprus - Unesco Monuments, Holy Monastery of Panagia tou Araka, Pitsilia, Lagoudera, Nicosia
The Holy Monastery of Panagia tou Araka is found on the northwest side of the village of Lagoudera, on a road that takes you to the nearby village, Saranti. It is a construction of the 12th century and it belongs to the single aisled Churches with a dome.
The Church is covered with a gabl...
Monasteries in Cyprus - Panagia tou Kykkou Holy Monastery, Kykkos, Nicosia
The Holy Monastery of Panagia tou Kykkou is found on one of the highest mountain peaks of the mountains of Kykkos, in the forest of Troodos. It is a male monastery that was founded after a series of miracles that concerned Byzantine masters of Cyprus, as well as the Emperor Alexios Komninos himse...
Monasteries in Cyprus - Profitis Ilias Holy Monastery, Lythrodontas, Nicosia
The abandoned and ruined monastery of Profitis Ilias is found seven kilometres south of the village of Lythrodonta, that belongs to the district of Nicosia. It is built on the peak of a hill that is part of the Kionia mountains, in the forest of Machairas.
The Church of the monastery is i...
Monasteries in Cyprus - Panagia tis Iamatikis, Arakapas, Limassol
At the east entrance to the village of Arakapas, belonging to the Limassol district, the Church that was once part of the Monastery of Panagia tis Iamatikis, is found, and it is the only part that still remains from it today.
The construction of the small Church was done after a miracle p...
Monasteries in Cyprus - Agioi Anargyroi Monastery, Foini, Limassol
A monastery of Agioi Anargyroi, Kosma and Damianou existed in the west side of the village of Foini, about 2 kilometres from it, on the road taking you to the village of Agios Dimitrios.
The existence of the monastery is dated in the Middle ages. Initially it was part of the Monastery of ...
Monasteries in Cyprus - Holy Monastery of Zoodochou Pigis - “Panagia Glossa” - Kellaki
The female Monastery of Zoodochou Pigis or as it is better known “Panagia Glossa”, is found as you leave the village of Kellaki belonging to the Limassol district, in the direction of the village of Sanida. From the entrance of the Kellaki village, where you can find the community park and the we...
Stavropegic Monastery of Apostolos Varnavas, Salamina, Famagusta
The Stavropegic Monastery of Apostolos Varnavas (or Barnabas) is found on the west of Ammochostos and it is grounded from 474 - 491 A.D. by the emperor Zinonas.
The Apostle Varnavas, or how people knew him, Joseph, is believed to be an Apostle since he is one of the 70 chosen of Christ se...
Monasteries in Cyprus - Apostolos Andreas Monastery, Rizokarpaso, Karpasia, Famagusta
The monastery of Apostolos Andreas in Karpasia, is found built on the most remote shore of the homonymous cape. Having almost collapsed, after forty years under Turkish occupation, it is quiet still today, waiting for the day of freedom.
The Monastery of Apostolos Andreas was the most pop...
Monasteries in Cyprus - Agios Prokopios Holy Monastery, Metochi Kykkou, Egkomi, Nicosia
The monastery of Agios Prokopios, that is dependent of the Holy Monastery of Kykkos, is found built in Engomi, in the Nicosia district, only a few metres away from the Russian and the USA embassies.
The monastery has a long history that dates back in the Othoman period. Back in the ...
Monasteries in Cyprus - Archangel Michael Holy Church, Lakatamia, Nicosia
The Holy Monastery of Archangel Michael has a very old story hidden in the depth of time. First references about the Monastery are made in 1660 and it is stated that the Archbishop of Cyprus Nikiforos during that period, renovated the Monastery. No references are made about its history before tha...
Monasteries in Cyprus - Eisodion tis Theotokou (Entrance of our Lady) Holy Monastery
The Eisodion tis Theotokou (Entrance of our Lady) Holy Monastery, a sorority on the borders of the Kampia village and in small distance from Analiontas. It is found between two other big monasteries belonging to the Cypriot Church, the monasteries of Archangel Michael on the east side and of Agio...
Monasteries in Cyprus - Holy Monastery of Agios Rafael and Agia Marina - Xylotymbou
The Holy Monastery of Agios Rafael and Agia Marina is built close to the church of Agia Marina - a church that has been constructed in the 14th century. In 1989 a sorority settled in the monastery.
This sorority was, and still is today, very active. In a very short period of time after th...
Monasteries in Cyprus - Panagia i Galaktotrofousa - Larnaca
Panagia tis Galaktotrofousas’ Holy Monastery, is another female monastery of the Church of Cyprus.
In order to find it, you should take the old road from Nicosia to Limassol. At the beginning of the slope of Kakoratzia, you should follow the exit on the right. By passing under the motorwa...
Monasteries in Cyprus - Agios Minas - Vavla - Mountainous Larnaca
Agios Minas female Monastery, is found on our way from Vavla to Kato Drys or even the opposite.
The Monastery has its roots from the Venetian domination, when it has been founded. During the Ottoman period a radical renovation took place in 1754. Consequently it degraded and was abandoned...
Monasteries in Cyprus - Agios Georgios Alamanou
Agios Georgios Alamanou female monastery, is found on the left side of the Nicosia - Limassol motorway, on the exit for Pentakomo.
The history of this monastery is situated far back in time, during those years where Agios Georgios, one of the three hundred Alaman people that fled to our i...
Monastery of our Lady of Machairas
The Monastery of our Lady of Machairas, or as we all know it, the Machairas Monastery, is built a little bit under the highest peak of the Kionia mountain, perched on steep slopes belonging to the woods of Machairas, in an amazing green environment.
In order to get to the monastery coming...
