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Site of St. Paul's Pillar, Agia Kyriaki Church, and ruins of Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica <span style="font-family:times new roman,serif;">According to a local legend, the supposed "St. Paul's Pillar" is the place to which Paul was tied and received 39 lashes when he preached in Paphos. Roman Governor Sergius Paulus was said to have ordered the arrest and punishment prior to his own conversion to Christianity.<br/> <br/> The legend itself is late in origin. Medieval pilgrims visiting the site made no mention of this pillar but instead recorded visiting an underground prison in which Paul was held.<br/> <br/> More historically reliable are the ancient ruins of the Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica (also known as the Early Christian Basilica of Panagia Chrysopolitissa). This 4th century CE Byzantine basilica was said to have been the largest on the island of Cyprus.<br/> <br/> Two other churches have stood in this area. One was a 13th century CE Gothic cathedral turned mosque that is also now in ruins. The one still standing is the 16th century CE church known as Agia Kryiaki. It is still in use today by the Anglican church of Paphos.<br/> <br/> Fun fact: Eric the Good, King of Denmark from 1095-1103, died on this spot in 1103 CE on his way to visit the Holy Land.</span> Keywords: 13th Century CE,16th Century CE,39 lashes,4th century CE,Agia Kryiaki Church,Anglican church of Paphos,Basilica,Byzantine Basilica,Church,Cypriot legends,Early Christian Basilica of Panagia Chrysopolitissa,Eric the Good,Gothic Cathedral,King of Denmark,Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica,Paphos,Saint Paul,Sergius Paulus,St. Paul,St. Paul's Column,St. Paul's Pillar,archaeology
Nave remains from 4th cent. CE Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica Ancient ruins of the Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica (also known as the Early Christian Basilica of Panagia Chrysopolitissa). This 4th century CE Byzantine basilica was said to have been the largest on the island of Cyprus. Today, you can see some of its Christian-themed floor mosaics that remain. Keywords: 4th century CE,Basilica,Byzantine Basilica,Christian Mosaics,Church,Early Christian Basilica of Panagia Chrysopolitissa,Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica,Paphos,archaeology,mosaics
Mosaic of Saint Paul. Inside Agia Kyriaki Church. 16th cent. CE The 16th century CE church known as Agia Kryiaki is still in use today by the Anglican church of Paphos. Inside, you'll discover many icons and Christian paintings. This particular mosaic is an icon of St. Paul. Keywords: 16th Century CE,Agia Kryiaki Church,Anglican church of Paphos,Christian Mosaics,Christian icons,Church,Icons,Orthodox art,Paphos,Paul,Saint Paul,St. Paul,mosaics
Jesus as Great High Priest Icon Inside Agia Kyriaki Church. 16th cent. CE The 16th century CE church known as Agia Kryiaki is still in use today by the Anglican church of Paphos. Inside, you'll discover many icons and Christian paintings. Here, we see an icon of Jesus depicted as the Great High Priest. Keywords: 16th Century CE,Agia Kryiaki Church,Anglican church of Paphos,Christian icons,Church,Great High Priest,Icons,Jesus,Jesus the Great High Priest,Orthodox art,Paphos
Iconostasis Inside Agia Kyriaki Church. 16th cent. CE The 16th century CE church known as Agia Kryiaki is still in use today by the Anglican church of Paphos. Inside, you'll discover many icons and Christian paintings. Here, we see the church's iconostasis. An iconostasis is a screen of icons and religious paintings. It traditionally separates the nave from the sanctuary and altar area. Keywords: 16th Century CE,Agia Kryiaki Church,Anglican church of Paphos,Christian Mosaics,Christian icons,Church,Icons,Orthodox art,Paphos,iconostasis,mosaics
Floor Mosaics from 4th century CE Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica Ancient ruins of the Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica (also known as the Early Christian Basilica of Panagia Chrysopolitissa). This 4th century CE Byzantine basilica was said to have been the largest on the island of Cyprus. Today, you can see some of its Christian-themed floor mosaics that remain. Keywords: 4th century CE,Basilica,Byzantine Basilica,Christian Mosaics,Church,Early Christian Basilica of Panagia Chrysopolitissa,Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica,Paphos,archaeology,mosaics
Floor Mosaic of Vat of Wine. Close Up. 4th century CE Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica Ancient ruins of the Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica (also known as the Early Christian Basilica of Panagia Chrysopolitissa). This 4th century CE Byzantine basilica was said to have been the largest on the island of Cyprus. Today, you can see some of its Christian-themed floor mosaics that remain. The wine vat depicted here has an above inscription that says "Wisdom has mixed her wine in the crater." Although not verbatim, this is possibly an allusion to Proverbs 9:2 in the Old Testament. Keywords: 4th century CE,Basilica,Byzantine Basilica,Christian Mosaics,Church,Early Christian Basilica of Panagia Chrysopolitissa,Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica,Paphos,Proverbs 9,Proverbs 9:2,archaeology,mosaics,wine,wine vat,wisdom
Floor Mosaic of Vat of Wine from 4th century CE Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica Ancient ruins of the Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica (also known as the Early Christian Basilica of Panagia Chrysopolitissa). This 4th century CE Byzantine basilica was said to have been the largest on the island of Cyprus. Today, you can see some of its Christian-themed floor mosaics that remain. The wine vat depicted here has an above inscription that says "Wisdom has mixed her wine in the crater." Although not verbatim, this is possibly an allusion to Proverbs 9:2 in the Old Testament. Keywords: 4th century CE,Basilica,Byzantine Basilica,Christian Mosaics,Church,Early Christian Basilica of Panagia Chrysopolitissa,Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica,Paphos,Proverbs 9,Proverbs 9:2,archaeology,mosaics,wine,wine vat,wisdom
Floor Mosaic of Deer drinking from water from 4th century CE Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica Ancient ruins of the Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica (also known as the Early Christian Basilica of Panagia Chrysopolitissa). This 4th century CE Byzantine basilica was said to have been the largest on the island of Cyprus. Today, you can see some of its Christian-themed floor mosaics that remain. The one in this picture depicts a deer (head missing) drinking from a river brook. The scene is based on Psalm 42 as the above inscription indicates--"As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God." Keywords: 4th century CE,Basilica,Byzantine Basilica,Christian Mosaics,Church,Early Christian Basilica of Panagia Chrysopolitissa,Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica,Paphos,Psalm 42,Streams of Water,archaeology,deer,hart,mosaics
Circular Floor Mosaic where central fountain would have stood and columns from atrium of 4th century CE Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica Ancient ruins of the Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica (also known as the Early Christian Basilica of Panagia Chrysopolitissa). This 4th century CE Byzantine basilica was said to have been the largest on the island of Cyprus. Today, you can see some of its Christian-themed floor mosaics that remain. The one in this picture is of the circular floor mosaic where the central fountain in the atrium would have stood. Keywords: 4th century CE,Basilica,Byzantine Basilica,Christian Mosaics,Church,Early Christian Basilica of Panagia Chrysopolitissa,Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica,Paphos,archaeology,mosaics
Bell Tower of Agia Kyriaki Church. 16th cent. CE 16th century CE church known as Agia Kryiaki. It is still in use today by the Anglican church of Paphos. Keywords: 16th Century CE,Agia Kryiaki Church,Anglican church of Paphos,Bell,Church,Paphos,Tower
Agia Kyriaki Church. 16th cent. CE. Used by Anglican Church of Paphos today 16th century CE church known as Agia Kryiaki. It is still in use today by the Anglican church of Paphos. Keywords: 16th Century CE,Agia Kryiaki Church,Anglican church of Paphos,Bell,Church,Paphos,Tower
Agia Kyriaki Church. 16th cent. CE 16th century CE church known as Agia Kryiaki. It is still in use today by the Anglican church of Paphos. Keywords: 16th Century CE,Agia Kryiaki Church,Anglican church of Paphos,Bell,Church,Paphos,Tower
Agia Kyriaki Church Windows. 16th cent. CE 16th century CE church known as Agia Kryiaki. It is still in use today by the Anglican church of Paphos. Keywords: 16th Century CE,Agia Kryiaki Church,Anglican church of Paphos,Bell,Church,Paphos,Tower
St. Barnabas Archaeological & Icon Museum. Traditional Site of the Tomb of St. Barnabas. Church and Bell Tower Saint Barnabas, patron Saint of Cyprus, was a native of Cyprus who returned, along with the Apostle Paul, to preach the gospel. According to tradition, he was stoned to death and his body buried in secret at this site. It was only discovered 400 years later after being revealed in a dream by Bishop Anthemios. His body was said to have been found holding an illuminated manuscript of the Gospel of Matthew. <br/> <br/>Today, the 18th century church and monastic buildings you see have been converted into an Archaeological and Icon Museum housing many Cypriot relics and icons. It has one of the best collections of Bronze and Early Iron Age antiquities in Northern Cyprus.<br/> <br/>The "Tomb of St. Barnabas" is located about 100 yards away from these buildings. Keywords: 18th Century Monastery,18th century Church,1st Missionary Journey,Acts,Acts 13:1-13,Acts 4:36-37,Archaeological Museum,Archaeology,Barnabas,Bronze Age antiquities,Church,Churches,Cyprus,Early Iron Age antiquities,Famagusta,First Missionary Journey,Icon,Icon Museum,Icons,Monasteries,Monastery,Museum,Patron Saint of Cyprus,Paul,Paul and Barnabas,Relics,Saint Barnabas,Salamis,St. Barnabas,Tomb
St. Barnabas Archaeological & Icon Museum. Traditional Site of the Tomb of St. Barnabas. Church and Bell Tower 2 Saint Barnabas, patron Saint of Cyprus, was a native of Cyprus who returned, along with the Apostle Paul, to preach the gospel. According to tradition, he was stoned to death and his body buried in secret at this site. It was only discovered 400 years later after being revealed in a dream by Bishop Anthemios. His body was said to have been found holding an illuminated manuscript of the Gospel of Matthew. <br/> <br/>Today, the 18th century church and monastic buildings you see have been converted into an Archaeological and Icon Museum housing many Cypriot relics and icons. It has one of the best collections of Bronze and Early Iron Age antiquities in Northern Cyprus.<br/> <br/>The "Tomb of St. Barnabas" is located about 100 yards away from these buildings. Keywords: 18th Century Monastery,18th century Church,1st Missionary Journey,Acts,Acts 13:1-13,Acts 4:36-37,Archaeological Museum,Archaeology,Barnabas,Bronze Age antiquities,Church,Churches,Cyprus,Early Iron Age antiquities,Famagusta,First Missionary Journey,Icon,Icon Museum,Icons,Monasteries,Monastery,Museum,Patron Saint of Cyprus,Paul,Paul and Barnabas,Relics,Saint Barnabas,Salamis,St. Barnabas,Tomb
St. Barnabas Archaeological & Icon Museum. Sign Saint Barnabas, patron Saint of Cyprus, was a native of Cyprus who returned, along with the Apostle Paul, to preach the gospel. According to tradition, he was stoned to death and his body buried in secret at this site. It was only discovered 400 years later after being revealed in a dream by Bishop Anthemios. His body was said to have been found holding an illuminated manuscript of the Gospel of Matthew. <br/> <br/>Today, the 18th century church and monastic buildings you see have been converted into an Archaeological and Icon Museum housing many Cypriot relics and icons. It has one of the best collections of Bronze and Early Iron Age antiquities in Northern Cyprus.<br/> <br/>The "Tomb of St. Barnabas" is located about 100 yards away from these buildings. Keywords: 18th Century Monastery,18th century Church,1st Missionary Journey,Acts,Acts 13:1-13,Acts 4:36-37,Archaeological Museum,Archaeology,Barnabas,Bronze Age antiquities,Church,Churches,Cyprus,Early Iron Age antiquities,Famagusta,First Missionary Journey,Icon,Icon Museum,Icons,Monasteries,Monastery,Museum,Patron Saint of Cyprus,Paul,Paul and Barnabas,Relics,Saint Barnabas,Salamis,St. Barnabas,Tomb
Paphos. Cistern in the Ancient Theater District In the northeast corner of the city of “New Paphos” lies the Theater District. Today, you can see the partially excavated ruins of this 4th century BCE Greek theatre. This Cistern would have been part of the Theater District's water supply. Keywords: 4th,4th Century BCE,BC,Century,Cistern,Cyprus,Nea Paphos,New Paphos,Paphos,Theater District,archaeology
Paphos. Ancient Theater. ca. 4th cent. BCE In the northeast corner of the city of “New Paphos” lies the Theater District. Today, you can see the partially excavated ruins of this 4th century BCE Greek theatre. According to a sign there, “"Systematic excavations which began in 1995 have uncovered large parts of the building. It consists of a semicircular auditorium whose central part was cut into the natural rock of the hill and the rest was supported on an artificial earthen embankment. The surface of stone was covered with cement and then with a fine hard plaster imitating marble." Keywords: 4th Century BC,4th Century BCE,Cistern,Cyprus,Greek Theater,Hellenistic Theater,Nea Paphos,New Paphos,Paphos,Theater,Theater District,ancient theater,archaeology
Paphos. Ancient Theater from above. ca. 4th cent. BCE In the northeast corner of the city of “New Paphos” lies the Theater District. Today, you can see the partially excavated ruins of this 4th century BCE Greek theatre. According to a sign there, “"Systematic excavations which began in 1995 have uncovered large parts of the building. It consists of a semicircular auditorium whose central part was cut into the natural rock of the hill and the rest was supported on an artificial earthen embankment. The surface of stone was covered with cement and then with a fine hard plaster imitating marble." Keywords: 4th Century BC,4th Century BCE,Cistern,Cyprus,Greek Theater,Hellenistic Theater,Nea Paphos,New Paphos,Paphos,Theater,Theater District,ancient theater,archaeology
Paphos. Ancient Cistern in Theater District. 2 In the northeast corner of the city of “New Paphos” lies the Theater District. Today, you can see the partially excavated ruins of this 4th century BCE Greek theatre. This Cistern would have been part of the Theater District's water supply. Keywords: 4th,4th Century BCE,BC,Century,Cistern,Cyprus,Nea Paphos,New Paphos,Paphos,Theater District,archaeology
Wall Painting of Christ from the Nicodemos holy cistern of Salamis. 6th cent. CE Wall Painting of Christ from the Nicodemos holy cistern of Salamis. 6th cent. AD Keywords: Limassol Castle,6th century CE,Christ,Cyprus,Fresco,Jesus,Painting,Salamis
Wall Painting from the Church of St. George of the Greeks. Famagusta. 14th cent. CE Wall Painting from the Church of St. George of the Greeks. Famagusta. 14th cent. AD Keywords: Limassol Castle,14th Century,Crucifixion,Cyprus,Famagusta,Fresco,Jesus,Mary,Removal from the cross,disciples,pieta
Tombstone of a pregnant woman. Church of Katholiki. Limassol. 14th cent. CE Tombstone of a pregnant woman. Church of Katholiki. Limassol. 14th cent. AD Keywords: Limassol Castle,14th Century Church,Church of Katholiki,Limassol,Tombstone,Tombstone of pregnant woman,Cyprus
Tombstone from Nicosia. 1337 CE Tombstone from Nicosia. 1337 AD Keywords: Limassol Castle,14th Century,Cyprus,Nicosia,Tombstone
The Last Supper. Wall Painting from the Pyrga Royal chapel. Larnaca District, 1421 CE The Last Supper. Wall Painting from the Pyrga Royal chapel. Larnaca District, 1421 AD Keywords: Limassol Castle,15th century,Cyprus,Fresco,Jesus,Larnaca,Last Supper,Painting,Pyrga Royal Chapel,disciples
Limassol Castle. Entrance This 16th cent. Ottoman Castle was built over an early Christian basilica (ca. 4th-7th cent. and possibly the city's 1st cathedral) and a previous 12th cent. castle. According to tradition, this is also the spot where where <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_the_Lionheart" target="_blank">Richard the Lionheart</a> married <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berengaria_of_Navarre" target="_blank">Berengaria of Navarre</a> in 1191. She was subsequently crowned Queen of England. Keywords: 16th Century,Berengaria of Navarre,Castle,Cyprus,Limassol,Limassol Castle,Ottoman Castle,Richard the Lionheart
Limassol Castle Interior This 16th cent. Ottoman Castle was built over an early Christian basilica (ca. 4th-7th cent. and possibly the city's 1st cathedral) and a previous 12th cent. castle. According to tradition, this is also the spot where Richard the Lionheart married Berengaria of Navarre in 1191. She was subsequently crowned Queen of England. Keywords: Limassol Castle,16th Century,Berengaria of Navarre,Castle,Cyprus,Limassol,Ottoman Castle,Richard the Lionheart

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