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- Creator is exactly "Ιερά Μονή Αγίου Νεοφύτου (Πάφος, Κύπρος)"
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The Crucifixion
Christ's representation has suffered severe damage. On the right of the Cross stands Saint John the Evangelist and behind him Saint Logginus. On the left side of the Cross we see a purple line that could have belonged only to the maphorion of the…
Saint Andrew the Fool for Christ
Saint Andrew the Fool for Christ is depicted holding a bouquet. The wall - painting is found above the headrest where Saint Neophytos was lying to sleep in the Enkleistra.
The Great Supplication (Deesis)
In the middle of the wall-painting, Christ is seated on a throne. With his right hand He is blessing and with the left hand He holds a closed book. On the right is Virgin Mary with her hands outstretched in supplication and left is depicted John…
The Hospitality of Abraham
Abraham is offering hospitality to the Three Angels depicted blessing with their right hand. Abraham and Sarra are serving at the table. The wall - painting is found on the south wall of the Naos of the Enkleistra and was renovated in 1503 A.D.
Military Saints
This wall-painting of the three military saints semi-destroyed is found on the east wall of the Enkleistra. The inscription near the shoulder of one of them reads : ''stratelates'' which means ''commander of an army''.
The Descent from the Cross
Joseph of Arimathea or Nicodemos is embracing the body of Jesus, holding a shroud to embalm him in it. Virgin Mary is holding tenderly His right hand close to her face while John his disciple is on his knees showing his adoration to him. The…
Archangel Michael and Gabriel at the two sides of the Recess of the Holy Cross
The Archangels Michael and Gabriel stand either side of the recess of the wooden Holy Cross while keeping a decorated box of incense. The wall-painting is found on the east wall of the Naos in the Enkleistra.
Saint Gregory the Theologian
Saint Gregory is dressed with all his sacerdotal vestments and the white ''homophoron'' with crosses. He holds a gospel closed and ornamented with precious stones while he blesses with his right hand. His curly beard is reminiscent of ancient Greek…
Christ
Christ is seated on a luxurious throne, giving His blessing and holding a closed Gospel with a painted cross. This wall-painting is found on the north wall of the Naos in the Enkleistra.
Wall-paintings of the tomb of Saint Neophytos
Above the tomb of Saint Neophytos, to the left side, is found the wall - painting of the Crucifixion. At the north wall there is a shallow niche where Virgin Mary is depicted seated on a throne holding Christ surrounded by two bishops looking on…