St. John Theologian's Cathedral in Nicosia, Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Nicosia, Cyprus.
The cathedral exhibits a single vaulted structure without a dome, featuring long walls decorated with detailed Biblical frescoes and a gold-leaf covered iconostasis.
Archbishop Nikiforos initiated the construction in 1662 on the former site of a Benedictine Abbey, which had been established during the Lusignan period.
The cathedral serves as the principal church for Orthodox ceremonies, including the enthronement of new Archbishops and official state functions in Cyprus.
The cathedral maintains specific dress code requirements for visitors, with long pants and covered shoulders expected when entering this religious building.
The cathedral contains the only complete set of preserved internal wall paintings among all churches in Nicosia, created between 1736 and 1756.
Location: Nicosia
Inception: 1662
GPS coordinates: 35.17333,33.36783
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:56
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