Agios Neophytos Monastery - CYPRUS
Saint Neophytos Monastery (Greek: Ιερά Μονή Αγίου Νεοφύτου) lies 15 km west of Paphos, is one of the best-known monasteries in Cyprus. It was founded by monk Neophytos in the 12th century. The property is currently a museum consisting of the Engleistra (Place of Seclusion, built in a natural cave, with a small chapel) and the Monastery.
The Agios Neophytos Monastery was founded by Neophytos. After being jailed for pursuing an ascetic life, he fled into the hills of Cyprus and found a small natural cave in 1159. Months passed while he made sure the area was deserted and quiet. He slowly excavated the opening further to encompass his hermitage cell, a small chapel, and his eventual tomb. While it began as a hermitage for Neophytos alone, he eventually gained a small following and the Engleistra, as it was also called, became a quiet monastic community in 1170 when the Bishop of Paphos convinced him to take a pupil. Neophytos was staunchly against materialism and being bothered, which kept the population of monks much smaller than at other monasteries of the time. In his second Ritual Ordinance, he states that the number of monks was around fifteen or eighteen.
Archbishop Makarios Serving Holy Communion to children at St Barnabas Orphanage and School Orthodox
Archbishop Makarios: The joy and love of Christ he brings with him blesses us all
There is nothing more worthwhile than to pray to God and to converse with him, for prayer unites us with God as His companions. As our bodily eyes are illuminated by seeing the light, so in contemplating God our soul is illuminated by Him. Of course, the prayer I have in mind is no matter of routine, it is deliberate and earnest. It is not tied down to a fixed timetable; rather it is a state which endures by night and day.
By the grace of God Saturday, 22 July, 2017, we received two cartons full of textbooks. This was a donation from a local private school which is 300 km away from St. Barnabas. Join us in a thanksgiving prayer to God for them.
On 28 July 2017, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios, Metropolitan of Kenya visited our orphanage and education center. The joy and love of Christ he brings with him blesses us all.
In his message he spoke about the good work being done in educating the children not only with regular classes but, more so, with the spiritual teachings and food given by the Grace of God. Further, His Eminence made a special request to all supporters to please share the good news of the work being done at St. Barnabas with friends and relatives so that it may continue. The food situation is dire in the area due to lack of rain for the crops. Calling the teachers heroes Archbishop Makarios commended them for their dedication and diligence to the work of the mission. The children are happy, he said. A good sign of the work being accomplished at St. Barnabas Orphanage and Education Center.
on 13th October 2017, His Eminence visited our orphanage, Again he brought joy and blessings to the whole community in the orphanage.
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1st Letter (Unity) by Nicholas Abiot ft. Bien-Aime & Jaures.
Glory to God.
I appreciate the help and support of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Kenya, My God mother in Cyprus and sister Sonia, Archbishop George of Ghana and all family & Friends.
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Patriarch of Belgrade visits Orthodox Church of Cyprus
His Holiness Orthodox Metropolitan of Belgrade, Serbian Patriarch Ireneous has visited blessed island of Cyprus and it's ancient Orthodox Church, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of service of Cyprus's Archbishop Chrysostomos II.
Saint Tychon of Cyprus
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Restored church is a symbol of hope for Cyprus peace talks
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A summit aiming to reach a breakthrough agreement reunifying the ethnically divided Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus will be held on June 28 in Geneva, Switzerland.
Cyprus was split into a breakaway Turkish Cypriot north and an internationally recognized south in 1974 when Turkey invaded following a coup by supporters of a union with Greece. Only the south enjoys membership rights in the U.N. and E.U.
In one northern village under Turkish control peace building is taking a rather literal form.
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After decades of silence, isolated inside a Turkish military camp, the bell of the Maronite Catholic Christian church of Ayia Marina, Skyllouras tolls once more.
Dozens of locals join Maronite Archbishop Joseph Soueif in celebrating mass at the 16th Century church to mark the completion of the European Union funded restoration work on the building.
Maronites still use a dialect of Aramaic in celebrating mass, the language of biblical times believed to have been used by Jesus Christ.
The restoration of the church is a symbol of restored hope that the divided island's two communities may be reconciled.
The tiny, east Mediterranean island was split in 1974 when Turkey invaded following a coup by supporters of a union with Greece. Ayia Marina's residents were forced to flee in the wake of fighting and the village has been in the hands of the Turkish army ever since.
The Turkish Cypriot authorities granted rare permission to proceed with the restoration work inside a Turkish military-controlled area, allowing Maronite residents to worship once again.
Maria Emmanuel, who was just a child during the conflict, recalls sheltering with other members of the community in the church.
When I was in the church now, I remember that when there was bombardment during the war, we all got into the church, and I have this images while I was there, of bomb around us and we ware in the church.
The Turkish military's presence in the village is still pronounced. Access to the village is still allowed only on specific dates and security is tight.
In March this year, Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci pledged to allow Ayia Marina residents to reclaim their homes and property within three months.
Mete Hatay from Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) Cyprus Centre says that although the upper part of the village has been demilitarized, Turkish forces continue to hold the lower part.
Reconstruction activities going on within the village, within the destruction. So, at the moment it's incomplete, but the hopes are higher now then ever, for the return .. Mr (President Mustafa) Ankinci said 3 months ago that - in 3 month time we will have the return allowed; opening of the village totally. I do not think that it will be realized in coming weeks, but soon enough I expect that the village will be open for its former settlers, for its former villagers.
This archive video shows Ayia Marina villagers, both Greek and Turkish Cypriots receiving food aid in 1964, when the island was on the brink of descending into an ethnic bloodbath.
Four years earlier, Cyprus had gained independence from Britain, but political tension plunged the fledgling republic into inter-communal violence between the Greek and Turkish communities.
The U.N. peacekeepers kept the two sides apart, until July 1974, when Turkey invaded Cyprus following a coup backed by the junta then ruling Greece, aimed at uniting the island with Greece.
Emmanuel says that after they fled the village, residents kept their memories of their homeland alive by naming every tree and road.
We have names for each plot, for each road, for each tree. And that connection is a strength.
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Cat. Reel 403 1969: Reel 60: Cyprus. June 24-25. Famagusta, Kykko Monastery.
The Mirhab of the Mosque (former gothic cathedral).
The stone Sea Gate of the city wall: faces sea.
Othello Castle: round towers, moat.
Mosque (distant).
Stone church (365 churches in Famagusta).
Churches, mosque in distance (pan ).
Church: construction revealed in partially demolished cross-section:
high arched stone windows, high domes.
Dome interior: cross section (100 mm).
In treasure room at Monastery of Kykko (*see K's notes - permission to film is rare):
Modern gold communion vessel for consecrated bread.
Golden communion vessel with jewels: Russian.
Enameled communion vessel, cross on cover.
Enameled holy wine stand,
Enameled Russian wine cup with pictures and jewels.
Gold-embossed velvet crown made in Russia, worn by Makarios.
Book of the Gospels: gold and silver with enameled pictures front and back (cu).
Book of the Gospel (from northern Greece, 1766): front and back, red velvet and silver (cu).
Bible from Russia, in Greek and Russian lettering (1844): two enamel pictures with blue background (cu).
Bible (above): reverse side, figures in gold (cu).
Small Gospel Volume (Venice, 1856): silver cover (1906).
Two embroidered cuffs for a monk (cu).
Pearl beaded belt (cu).
Icon of Virgin Mary, with thong hinges.
Carved reliquary box of gold and silver, containing bones of saints.
Cross center-piece of reliquary box.
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Nicosia
Nicosia (/ˌnɪkəˈsiːə/ NIK-ə-SEE-ə; Greek: Λευκωσία; IPA:[lefkoˈsi.a], Turkish: Lefkoşa) is the capital and largest city on the island of Cyprus, as well as its main business centre. It is located near the centre of the Mesaoria plain, on the banks of the River Pedieos.
Nicosia is the capital and seat of government of the Republic of Cyprus. It is the southeasternmost capital of the EU member states. The northern part of the city functions as the capital of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, a disputed region recognized only by Turkey, and which the international community recognises as Cypriot territory under Turkish occupation, and has done so since the Turkish invasion in 1974.
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The Church of Cyprus (Greek: Ἐκκλησία τῆς Κύπρου) is one of the autocephalous Churches that together form the communion of the Eastern Orthodox Church. It is one of the oldest Eastern Orthodox autocephalous churches, achieving independence from the Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East in 431. The bishop of the ancient capital, Salamis (renamed Constantia by Emperor Constantius II) was constituted metropolitan by Emperor Zeno, with the title archbishop.
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Paphos | Wikipedia audio article
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Paphos
00:00:50 1 History
00:00:58 1.1 Founding myth
00:02:03 1.2 Old Paphos
00:03:05 1.2.1 Aphrodite and Paphos
00:05:13 1.3 New Paphos
00:08:05 1.4 Archaeology
00:08:47 1.5 Post-Classical history
00:09:29 1.6 Modern Paphos
00:10:46 2 Economy
00:11:40 3 Landmarks
00:16:30 4 Climate
00:17:50 5 Transport
00:18:31 5.1 Public transport
00:18:51 5.2 Motorways
00:19:22 5.3 Airport
00:19:50 5.4 Port
00:20:32 6 Hospitals and medical centres
00:21:26 7 Education
00:21:48 7.1 Higher education
00:22:11 8 Arts
00:24:23 9 Sports
00:26:07 10 Notable people
00:26:57 11 Twinnings
00:27:32 12 See also
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Paphos (Greek: Πάφος [ˈpafos]; Turkish: Baf) is a coastal city in the southwest of Cyprus and the capital of Paphos District. In antiquity, two locations were called Paphos: Old Paphos, today at Kouklia, and New Paphos.The current city of Paphos lies on the Mediterranean coast, about 50 km (30 mi) west of Limassol (the biggest port on the island), which has an A6 highway connection. Paphos International Airport is the country's second-largest airport. The city has a subtropical-Mediterranean climate, with the mildest temperatures on the island.
Paphos is included in the official UNESCO list of cultural and natural treasures of the world's heritage for its spectacular ancient remains, and was selected as a European Capital of Culture for 2017, along with Aarhus.