Church of Chrysaliniotissa (Chrysaliniotissa) in Cyprus, Nicosia resort
Rating: 8,3/10 (5049 votes)  Chrysaliniotissa Church is the oldest Orthodox Byzantine Church in Cyprus. It was built in 1450 by order of Queen Helena Palaeologus. The church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and its name in translation sounds like the Church of the Holy Virgin, the patroness of golden flax.The church contains ancient church items, a collection of ancient Byzantine icons. The church was built of stone, its vaults are beautifully painted. In general, the church has a rather majestic and beautiful view.   We also recommend reading Kykko Metochi in Cyprus, Nicosia resort Topic: Church of Chrysaliniotissa (Chrysaliniotissa) in Cyprus, Nicosia resort. |
