Church of Agia Faneromeni (Panagia Faneromeni) description and photos - Cyprus: Larnaca

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Church of Agia Faneromeni (Panagia Faneromeni) description and photos - Cyprus: Larnaca
Church of Agia Faneromeni (Panagia Faneromeni) description and photos - Cyprus: Larnaca

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Agia Faneromeni Church
Agia Faneromeni Church

Description of the attraction

Agia Faneromeni Church, located in the heart of Larnaca, is one of the most revered Orthodox churches in the city. It was built quite recently - in the last century - on the site of a destroyed church from Byzantine times.

Right below Agia Faneromeni, there is an ancient tomb that was carved into a solid rock around the 8th century BC. It is believed that at a time when Christians were persecuted and persecuted, this place was used as a secret refuge, and at the same time a temple. Later, the cave turned into a place of pilgrimage, and over time, people started talking about the miracles that happened in this place - it is believed that by praying in Agia Faneromeni, you can be cured of many diseases. Locals even believe that if you walk around the church three times and leave a piece of your clothes or a lock of hair near the south window, headaches and migraines will disappear without a trace.

Since the temple was very popular among tourists and pilgrims, the city authorities decided to build another one nearby, only of a larger size. A new Byzantine-style church was erected in 2006 just a couple of tens of meters from the old one.

This place became even more famous after a couple of years ago, in the Faneromeni area, ancient burials were discovered, presumably of the Phoenician period, and this is approximately VI-IV centuries BC. The underground tombs were found quite by accident during renovations in the city's sewer system. It was immediately assumed that they have a direct connection with the burials under the church of Agia Faneromeni. The discovery was truly sensational. Archaeological excavations were continued there and an underground museum is planned to be created.

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