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In the 12th century B.C. the Achaeans who were highly advanced in metallurgical techniques contributed greatly to the artistic works produced in Cyprus. One such example is this remarkable Mycenaean Crater.

Mycenaean Silver Bowl

Myrtus communis

From the dawn of History, man loved symmetry. Symmetry is the most vital of aspects to achieve harmony. And harmony is God. Man built amazing monuments full of symmetry. More than five times in my life, in Athens, Rome, Paris, and Brussels (Grande…

Walking into any church or monastery in Cyprus, one will encounter icons both old and new. The word "Icon" comes from the Greek "Icona" meaning image. In the Greek Orthodox the scriptures in pictorial form. Cyprus abounds with icons and the…

Nativity (Fresco 14th Century)

The renowned contemporary philosopher Ioannis Theodorakopoulos wrote in the introduction of his work about Goethe's Faust, that to approach God, man with his logic conceived philosophy, with his feelings religion and with his imagination the arts. To…

Nativity Scene (St. John Monastery Lampadistis)

Nativity

Nativity . The designs for this set were made by children.However they are incapable of leading us to spiritual heights as true icons can do.Below, is a translation from the works of Odysseas Elytis: "Eternal Icon Showered in light .You address our…