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Metamorfosi tou Sotira (Saviour's Configuration) Church, Kakopetria, Cyprus | Cyprus - Center (IMG_2237.jpg)

Metamorfosi tou Sotira (Saviour's Configuration) Church, Kakopetria, Cyprus

The inhabitants built extensions to the church in 1880 and 1960 because the village was continuously growing. When they dug the floor they discovered many pieces of frescoes, which surely came from this church. Indeed, they were able to read the name of the hagiographer who was named Symeon Afxentis. He is known for his frescoes of the "Panagia Theotokos" and "Archangel" churches in the village of Galata. The icon screen is woodcut, as also are the two Psalters that can be found in the church. There are various remarkable representations dating back to the 16 th and 17 th century. The icon screen is of various different chronologies.
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