Monastery of Kykkos and Museum, Troodos, Cyprus
Dublin Core
Title
Monastery of Kykkos and Museum, Troodos, Cyprus
Alternative Title
Μονή Κύκκου και Μουσείο, Τρόοδος, Κύπρος
Description
The best-known and richest monastery of Cyprus, Kykkos Monastery was founded in 1100 and dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It possesses one of three surviving icons ascribed to Saint Luke. It is covered in silver gilt, enclosed in a shrine of tortoise shell and mother of-pearl, and stands in front of the iconostasis. The museum is an integral part of the monastery and houses a priceless collection of icons, consecrated vessels, manuscripts and Cypriot antiquities.
The first President of Cyprus, Archbishop Makarios III served as a novice here. At his wish, he was buried at Throni, a scenic location 3 km west of the monastery.
Annual religious fairs (panigiria) are held at Kykko on 15 August and 8 September.
The first President of Cyprus, Archbishop Makarios III served as a novice here. At his wish, he was buried at Throni, a scenic location 3 km west of the monastery.
Annual religious fairs (panigiria) are held at Kykko on 15 August and 8 September.
Source
Cyprus Tourism Organisation
Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού
Publisher
Library of Cyprus University of Technology
Digital Heritage Research Lab of Cyprus University of Technology
Date
Contributor
Cyprus Tourism Organisation
Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού
Rights
Απαγορεύεται η δημοσίευση ή αναπαραγωγή, ηλεκτρονική ή άλλη χωρίς τη γραπτή συγκατάθεση του δημιουργού.
Format
JPG
Language
EL, EN
Type
Identifier
Entrance_of_Kykko_Monastery_1_lrg
Coverage
34.984043, 32.742426
Files
Collection
Citation
Cyprus Tourism Organisation and Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού, “Monastery of Kykkos and Museum, Troodos, Cyprus,” Αψίδα, accessed May 1, 2024, https://apsida.cut.ac.cy/items/show/12731.