Saint Lazarus Church in Larnaca

Saint Lazarus Church in Larnaca

Ιερός Ναός Αγίου Λαζάρου στη Λάρνακα

Άγιος Λάζαρος (Ναός : Λάρνακα--Κύπρος)

Εκκλησίες--Κύπρος

Churches--Cyprus

Saint Lazarus (Church : Larnaca--Cyprus)

The magnificent 9th century stone church of Saint Lazarus was built by Byzantine Emperor Leo VI in the 9th century and restored in the 17th century. The church is one of the most remarkable examples of Byzantine architecture in Cyprus. Saint Lazarus came to Cyprus after being resurrected by Jesus, was ordained as Bishop of Kition by the Apostles Barnabas and Paul and lived here for 30 years. His tomb can be seen under the sanctuary.The iconostasis is a superb example of baroque woodcarving. Eight days before Easter a procession is held during which St. Lazarus’ icon is carried through the streets of Larnaca. Next to the church is the Ecclesiastical Museum.

Cyprus Tourism Organisation

Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού

Cyprus Tourism Organisation

Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού

Library of Cyprus University of Technology

Digital Heritage Research Lab of Cyprus University of Technology

Cyprus Tourism Organisation

Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού

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