Tucked away in the farthest eastern corner of the Mediterranean Sea - just a short 45 minute flight from Tel Aviv - the island of…
The Great Earthquake of 365 A.D.
In the early morning of June 21, a catastrophic earthquake hit Cyprus and all of the eastern Mediterranean in three waves, just seconds apart. It…
First Christians in Cyprus
9 Meanwhile a large crowd of Jews found out that Jesus was there and came, not only because of him but also to see Lazarus, whom…
Early Saints of Cyprus
Cyprus is known as the 'Island of Saints' for a good reason. Hundreds of saints often recognized by both the Eastern and Western Apostolic churches…
The House of Eustolios – A Christian Home in Kourion
“This House in place of its ancient armament of strong walls, solid iron, gleaming bronze and even adamant, has now girt itself with the much…
Early Christian Symbols in the House of Eustolios
Eustolios dedicated his home and the public baths he built for Kourion to Christ. This mosaic inscription is at the main entrance: “This House in…
Constantine and Chi-Rho
Constantine was made Emperor of the Western and Eastern Roman Empire after he won the Battle of Milvian Bridge on October 27, 312. On the…
Caves and Catacombs
http://ringofchrist.com/early-christian-history/early-places-of-worship/cave-churches-catacombs-house-churches/ Cave Churches, Catacombs, and House Churches Cave churches and catacombs are found all around Cyprus, and perhaps there is also evidence of one or…
Chi-Rho – The Monogram of Christ
Chi Rho – The Divine Symbol revealed to Constantine, and also found on the bronze ring at Kourion. The Chi-Rho Symbol etched into the Bronze…
Monasteries
The world's first recorded long distance road trip by automobile took place in Germany in August 1888 when Bertha Benz, the wife of Karl Benz,…