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Greek chanters
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One of the island’s most ancient monasteries is located on this mountain.
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Memorial litia at the Tymvos Macedonitissas Military Cemetery
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Patriarchal staff
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Cathedral of St. George in Paralimni, where Patriarch Kirill was presented with symbolic keys to the city and to the hearts of the local residents
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This is how “Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia” is written in Greek.
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Solemn assembly of the Holy Synod of the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Cyprus
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In anticipation of the Patriarch’s arrival at the Convent of St. Heracleidius
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Military musicians honor their comrades at the memorial cemetery in Nicosia.
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Wreath-laying at the “Imprisoned Graves” in the Central Jail of Nicosia
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Memorial litia at the memorial for heroes of the struggle for the liberation of Cyprus from colonial rule
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Greeks have a special regard for Russian Orthodoxy. Patriarch Kirill was met not only by Russian compatriots, but also by the local inhabitants.
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Memorial cemetery in which 499 Greek Cypriots who perished in the liberation movement for the island’s independence from Turkey between 1964 and 1974 are buried.
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Nicosia, one of the island’s most ancient cities
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Patriarch Kirill being welcomed to Cyprus with full honors
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Patriarch Kirill being shown the ghost-town of Famagusta
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Patriarch Kirill’s first interview in Cyprus
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Flower petals for the Patriarch
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In anticipation of the Patriarch’s visit to the Convent of St. Heracledius
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Russian faithful
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Solemn meeting of the Holy Synod of the Church of Cyprus
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The ghost town of Famagusta, now uninhabited
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Flags
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Photographs by Milena Faustova.