The ancient monastery of Ayios Ioannis Lampadistou is located in the small village of Kalopanaiotis, deep in the Troodos Mountains. Its appearance is linked to the tragic story of a 22-year-old local young man named John. The young man longed to g... read more
During the period of iconoclasm, many monasteries and churches were established in the Troodos Mountains. This is due to the fact that it was in the mountains that it was very easy to hide from persecution and persecution. There the monks often hi... read more
Surrounded by vibrant greenery, the Monastery of Our Lady of Chrysoroiatissa is located in the western part of the Troodos Mountains just 25 kilometres from Paphos. It is believed that its founder was the monk Ignatius, who found a miraculous icon... read more
Not far from Nicosia, one of the most famous active Orthodox monasteries in Cyprus, the Maheras Monastery, is nestled among lush forests. It got its name thanks to the miracle-working icon of the Mother of God Maheriotissa, which translates as &qu... read more
