Description of the attraction
Limassol, the second largest city in Cyprus, is famous for a large number of cultural and architectural monuments that have been built throughout the history of the city. One of these historical sites is the Church of the Holy Trinity, located in the old part of Limassol.
Once upon a time there was a monastery on this site, which was a "branch" of the famous monastery of Chrysoroyatissa, located in the Troodos mountains near Paphos. After the invasion of Limassol by Turkish troops, the monastery was destroyed, and a small church appeared in its place. Only in 1919 was the present church in honor of St. Trinity.
This truly luxurious white building under red tiles does not resemble the traditional Christian temples of the island, which appeared in the early Christian period. In contrast, this structure is replete with many decorative details. The church is in the shape of a cross, its roof is crowned with a large central dome, and there are two high bell towers on either side of the entrance. The entrance itself is framed by columns and arches decorated with exquisite carvings. Tall and narrow windows add solemnity to the building.
The inside of the temple looks as splendid and ornate as the outside. Its walls are almost completely covered with colorful paintings depicting scenes from the Bible and the faces of saints. In the center, behind the iconostasis, is the image of the Virgin Mary with the little Jesus in her arms. The main attraction of the temple is the icon of the Holy Trinity in a silver setting.
The church is active; weddings and baptism ceremonies are often held in it. This place is quite popular both among the local population and among tourists, so there are almost always a lot of people there.
