[LAMBOUSA_4_end] Church of the monastery - oldest foundation in Cyprus

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
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Message Posted:
24/10/2010 14:26

I've built another Lambousa webpage, this time about "The Greek Orthodox monastery of the Virgin, 'made without human hand' (adjoining the ancient site of Lambousa) was built in honour of one of the numerous Byzantine icons supposed to be of miraculous origin. According to a legend, the whole building was brought over in a single night by the Virgin from Asia Minor, where it was in danger of being destroyed and defiled by the heathen..."

You'll find the update here: http://is.gd/gctxf

spangles


Joined: 22/10/2008
Posts: 411

Message Posted:
24/10/2010 15:14

Thanks very much for all the information.

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
24/10/2010 19:05

North Cyprus: Lambousa (additions): already popular in 1473 with a yearly fair! http://is.gd/gctxf

Clarissa2


Joined: 12/06/2009
Posts: 1476

Message Posted:
24/10/2010 21:23

Re : Msg1&3,



Most interesting material, exceptional photos.

Will be studying it now.



Thanks a lot.

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
25/10/2010 08:11

RE msg 4, Clarissa2: History items on this board traditionally have few views and it is very inspiring to read positive feedback once in a while. Thank you.