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Orthodox Church of Cyprus Lashes Out Against Gay Pride
The Holy Synod, the highest decision-making body of the Christian-Orthodox Church in Cyprus, made a statement lashing out against homosexuality, after activists announced the country's first gay pride festival set to take place May 31.
The Holy Synod said it...
Cyprus
Cyprus Bans Liturgies in Crowded Churches Following Coronavirus Epidemic
Cypriot Health authorities on Tuesday ordered a ban on mass gatherings of people -- including churches -- after two cases of Covid-19 coronavirus were recorded on the island.
Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou said that the ban, which will be in...
Cyprus
Historic Church in Turkish-Occupied Cyprus Restored
Cyprus' Church of Saint Anne, located in the ancient city of Famagusta, has been restored, the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) reported on Thursday. The city of Famagusta has been occupied by Turkish forces since 1974.
The church dates from the...
Cyprus
Cyprus Church Considering Setting Up Own Bank
On Tuesday, Cyprus' Orthodox Church leader, Archbishop Chrysostomos II told state broadcaster RIK that the Church is considering setting up its own bank.
The idea behind potentially setting up a bank for the Church comes as a result of the...
Archaeology
Cyprus: Together, Muslim and Orthodox Christians Start Restoring Monuments, Churches and Mosques in Act of Peace
In Cyprus, Muslim and Orthodox Christian authorities have taken the initiative to start a joint restoration project to save places of worship, culture and history.
The efforts have been made independently from the EU, and are expected to cost some...
Cyprus
Looted Church Treasures Return to Cyprus
The Church of Cyprus has announced that 34 treasures that were stolen from the island’s Turkish-occupied areas, are expected to return on Friday afternoon to Cyprus. The treasures will return to Cyprus following a decision by the Munich Court...
Cyprus
Cyprus Newspaper Reports on First Lady and Church Land Deal
First lady Andri Anastisiades and the Cypriot Archbishopric are in the spotlight in Cyprus after a newspaper questioned the conditions of a land deal between them.
According to Wednesday's Cypriot daily Phileleftheros, Mrs Anastasiades last February paid the Archbishopric only €500,000 for a 1,739 sq m residential...
Cyprus
With Church Short on Cash, Cyprus΄ Clergy Face Pay Cuts
The leader of Cyprus΄ Orthodox Christian Church said that senior clergy and staff earning over €2,000 ($2,460) a month are in for salary cuts as the island nation΄s ongoing financial crisis has seen church revenue dwindle.
Archbishop Chrysostomos II said...
Cyprus
Cyprus: British MPs to Clean up Desecrated Churches in the Occupied Areas
A group of British MPs and volunteers is to take part in a two day clean- up session of desecrated churches and cemeteries in the occupied areas of Cyprus, Conservative MP and Chairman of the British All Party Parliamentary...
Cyprus
Northern Cyprus Demolishes Greek Orthodox Churches
The occupying regime in Northern Cyprus has not taken care of and doesn’t allow the maintenance of Greek churches. However it administers real demolitions, finding funny excuses.
According to publications of Turkish- Cypriot newspapers, the chapel of Agia Thekla, which was near the...
Cyprus
Turkish Occupation Continues to Erase Ancient Heritage of Cyprus
Since the military invasion of Cyprus by the Turkish army during the summer of 1974, countless reports have been published about the atrocities the Turkish forces committed on the beautiful Mediterranean island.
But less known is the continuous effort by...
Cyprus
Eurovision: Cyprus Among First Qualifiers for Grand Final
Cyprus qualified for the grand final of Eurovision after an impressive act during the first semi-final of the 65th annual Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on Tuesday.
Elena Tsagkrinou, a 26-year old singer from Greece, represented Cyprus with the song...
Diplomacy
Moscow: "US Pressures Greece and Cyprus to Adopt Stance Against Russia"
Greece, Russia and Cyprus always have had a great relationship, but Americans might want to change that, Moscow says.
Maria Zakharova, the spokeswoman of the Russian Foreign Ministry, issued a series of grave allegations recently against the outgoing US administration...
Cyprus
Most Common Names in Greece, Cyprus, and Around the World
In Greece and Cyprus, it is custom to follow a widely-used pattern of naming a child after their grandparents.
Greece
Greek Soldier's Remains Return Home from Cyprus After 46 Years
The remains of a Greek officer killed during the 1974 Turkish invasion were handed over to his family on Thursday to take back home to Greece for a proper burial with all the appropriate honors.
Georgios Katsanis, the leader of...