In Cyprus, many Orthodox monasteries, the richest of which is Kykkos. Many tourists and pilgrims are eager to visit this holy place.
The history of the creation of the Kikk monastery
The monastery of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Kikk was founded in 1080 after the Emperor Alexius the First Comnenus brought to the island an icon with the image of the Mother of God, which the apostle Luke himself wrote.
Many tourists when visiting the monastery are interested in: "Why does the name use the word Kykkos?". There are several versions of why the mountain on which the sacred monastery stands is named. The first tells about a bird that predicted the construction of a temple here. The second says about the bush "Coccos", growing in this area.
How to get to the monastery of Kykkos?
Mount, where at an altitude of 1310 meters above the sea is the monastery of Kykkos, is located to the west of the Troodos massif. It is very easy to get to it by car, as there are signs all along the way. To the monastery there are several roads: from Paphos and Polis (with steep turns) and Limassol (more even and safer).
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What to see in the monastery of Kykkos?
Among the tourists who come to Cyprus, this monastery is the most popular. It happened because thanks to the efforts of his rector, he not only continues to operate and carries out services, but also has a well-developed tourist infrastructure on its territory.
Once in the stauropegic monastery of the Kikk Icon of the Mother of God, it is necessary to look at the icon of the Virgin. It is located inside the church, but it will not be fully visible, since the icon is closed by a curtain and only a small part of it remains open.
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In addition to the famous icon, on the territory of the monastery it is recommended to visit:
- the icon of the Virgin and Otrada, and Consolation, which since 1997 has been myrrh-winding;
- a bell tower, located on the slope of the mountain near the monastery.
- the grave of Archbishop Makarius III, the first President of Cyprus;
- a throne, that on the top of the Throne, where there is a copy of the life-giving icon. It is here that people come to pray with a request for rain;
- a museum located in the northern part. It contains the richest collection of church utensils, old books and icons;
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If you do not know what to bring from Cyprus , then here you can buy souvenirs or famous local wine.