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Virgin Mary with Christ between the Archangels, Christmas Issue Wall Paintings, Republic of Cyprus
The Church of the Virgin Mary of Podithou, whence this wall painting derives, is in the village of Galata and dates from 1502 A.D. The Church belonged to a monastery. When the Russian traveller Basil Basky visited the Church in 1735 the monastery was…
Flaming Sun, EUROPA Issue, Republic of Cyprus
Hadjiavantis was a building contractor who undertook to build a house for the Pasha.He hired Karaghiozis, a master builder, and a number of labourers and artisans, yet the work did not progress fast enough and the Pasha was threatening Hadjiavantis…
Kyrenia Harbour, Pictorial Definitive Issue of King George VI, Republic of Cyprus
Kyrenia castle overlooks the small but beautiful horseshoe shaped harbour. Built as a fortress and never taken by assault it is one of the most ancient monuments in Cyprus and has the most colourful of histories. In 1191, it was surrendered to Guy de…
Flaming Sun, EUROPA Issue, Republic of Cyprus
Hadjiavantis was a building contractor who undertook to build a house for the Pasha.He hired Karaghiozis, a master builder, and a number of laborers and artisans, yet the work did not progress fast enough and the Pasha was threatening Hadjiavantis…
The Three Wise Men, Christmas Issue Stylized Designs, Republic of Cyprus
Tradition requires that gifts be exchanged during the Christmas period. Santa Claus brings the gifts on the eve of New Year. St. Basil the Great, Bishop of Caesarea had his name associated with carols, the gifts and the vassilopitta (type of cake),…
Chain, EUROPA Issue, Republic of Cyprus
Cypriots place great importance on blessings and wishes. They desire from the depths of their hearts that such wishes come to pass. The more virtuous is the person making the wish the higher is the probability of the wish coming true. The blessings…
Chain, EUROPA Issue, Republic of Cyprus
Cypriots place great importance on blessings and wishes. They desire from the depths of their hearts that such wishes come to pass. The more virtuous is the person making the wish the higher is the probability of the wish coming true. The blessings…
Virgin and Child, Christmas Issue Stylized Designs, Republic of Cyprus
Tradition requires that gifts be exchanged during the Christmas period. Santa Claus brings the gifts on the eve of New Year. St. Basil the Great, Bishop of Caesarea had his name associated with carols, the gifts and the vassilopitta (type of cake),…
Shepherds, Christmas Issue Stylized Designs, Republic of Cyprus
Tradition requires that gifts be exchanged during the Christmas period. Santa Claus brings the gifts on the eve of New Year. St. Basil the Great, Bishop of Caesarea had his name associated with carols, the gifts and the vassilopitta (type of cake),…