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The figure on the lower eastern zone of the soffit of the blind south-western arch of the naos illustrates Saint Thecla and is also dated to the original fresco programme of the church.

Saint Tryphon is depicted on the place above Saint Paul on the north adjoining respond of the central bay, and dates to the fourteenth century. On the south respond across, saint Memnon is portrayed and they are associated with each other.

Tryphon…

On the western lower zone of the soffit of the north-east arch in the bema area, Saint Tychicus is portrayed.

Saint Tychon, Bishop of Amathus, is the figure appearing within a medallion above the south-east arch.

Frontally illustrated are two panels of saints which flank either side of the western door, leading from the naos to the narthex. The figures of these monks belong to the original wall-painting programme, as does the western side of the naos. All…

Four medallions containing the busts of martyrs and a gemmed cross-monogram were painted on the central part of the soffit of the south-western recess of the naos. The martyrs from left to right are: Bacchus, Sergius, Florus and Laurus.

The panel of Saint Barnabas and Epiphanius is located in the centre of the lowest zone of the apse of the bema area. The panel evokes a portable icon and its distinctive placement honour their attribution as Cypriot prelates and, especially,…

Clad in imperial vestments, Saints Constantine and Helen are depicted on the upper part of the blind south-western arch of the naos. Located between them, the two Saints are represented holding the Holy Cross. The scene embodies their Discovery of…

Saints Cosmas and Damian, the so-called Anargyroi, decorate the zone west of the northern door of the narthex. They were twin brothers, therefore the garments which they are depicted with are identical. The same applies for their insignia, a…

Saint Theodore Stratelatis and saint Theodore Tiron are depicted on the east side of the north door within the same panel, in accordance to the tradition which dictates their representation along one another. Theodores along with Saint George across…