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Last Supper (St. John Lampadistis Monastery, 14th Century), The Passion Fresco Paintings, Republic of Cyprus
The Orthodox world with its strong ties to Hellenism, in contrast to the rest of Christianity, believes that the greatest of Christian holidays is that of Easter and not Christmas. The birth of Christ is the greatest happy event whereas the…
The Crucifixion (St. John Lampadistis Monastery, 14th Century), The Passion Fresco Paintings, Republic of Cyprus
The Orthodox world with its strong ties to Hellenism, in contrast to the rest of Christianity, believes that the greatest of Christian holidays is that of Easter and not Christmas. The birth of Christ is the greatest happy event whereas the…
"Cyprus 1974" Wood Engraving, Refugee Fund, Republic of Cyprus
To a questionnaire put to the refugees and conducted by Nadia Theodorou, regarding entertainment in general before and after the invasion, and their wishes, they gave, in many instances, more than one answer as follows:
Entertainment Before After…
Entertainment Before After…
Cats, Cats Thematic Issue, Republic of Cyprus
In April 1483 Felix Faber, a Dominican monk arrived in Cyprus. Regarding cats he wrote: "The mouse catcher has good hearing and better smell but best of all is his sight which can pierce the shades of night hence he is called cat: for cattus means…
50 Years since 2nd WW, EUROPA Issue Peace and Freedom, Republic of Cyprus
On Demosthenis Severis Avenue there stands a cenotaph in memory of all those Cypriots who fell during the 2nd World War. Their names and burial locations are listed from far apart countries and locations such as France, Greece, Egypt and El-Alamein.…
50 Years since 2nd WW, EUROPA Issue Peace and Freedom, Republic of Cyprus
On Demosthenis Severis Avenue there stands a cenotaph in memory of all those Cypriots who fell during the 2nd World War. Their names and burial locations are listed from far apart countries and locations such as France, Greece, Egypt and El-Alamein.…
Cats, Cats Thematic Issue, Republic of Cyprus
In April 1483 Felix Faber, a Dominican monk arrived in Cyprus. Regarding cats he wrote: "The mouse catcher has good hearing and better smell but best of all is his sight which can pierce the shades of night hence he is called cat: for cattus means…
Flag of EU and Nicosia Emblem of Venetian Walls, European Cultural Month Issue, Republic of Cyprus
Flag of EU and Nicosia Emblem of Venetian Walls.
Map of Europe and Famagusta Gate in Nicosia, European Cultural Month Issue, Republic of Cyprus
Pictured on this stamp is "Famagusta Gate" which forms an integral part of the Venetian walls that fortified the city of Nicosia in the 16th Century. A magnificent historic relic bequeathed to us by the island's turbulent history it must have…
