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Machairas Monastery (Greek: Μαχαιράς [locally [maʃeˈɾas]]) is a historic monastery dedicated to the Virgin Mary located about 40 km from the capital of Cyprus, Nicosia. It lies at an altitude of about 900 m and was founded at the end of the 12th century close to the current village of Lazanias .
Map. The centre of the history and life of the Monastery of Machairas is the Virgin Mary, to whom the monastery is dedicated and her icon, the Machairiotissa.
Nestled in the serene heart of the Troodos Mountains, the Machairas Monastery stands as a beacon of faith and history in Cyprus. This Orthodox Christian monastery, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, is not just a religious site but a journey through time, offering visitors a glimpse into the devout and meticulous life of its monastic community.
- Free
- All year round
Located on the slopes of Kionia, in the valley of Machairas mountains, Machairas Monastery is one of the three Royal and Stavropegic of the island and houses the miraculous icon of Panagia (the Virgin Mary) of Machairas, which is attributed to Agios Loukas (Apostle Luke) the Evangelist.
- Machairas Valley
- Lat: 34.940564 Lon: 33.189247
- Tel: +357 22 359 334, Fax: +357 22 359 333
- Troodos area [Lefkosia (Nicosia) district]
The history of Machairas Monastery. The Sacred, Royal and Stavropegic Monastery of the Virgin of Machairas, is built near Mount Kionia, at an elevation of 870 meters, and surrounded by dense pine forests and much natural beauty, the monastery towers like a fortress on a steep hillside. Just below it flows the longest river in Cyprus, the Pediaios.
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Apr 4, 2023 · An Introduction to Machairas Monastery. Location: Nestled in the mountains of Cyprus; Founding: Established in the 12th century; Significance: A prominent spiritual and historical landmark in Cyprus; Delving into the Rich History of Machairas Monastery The Legend of the Icon and Founding of the Monastery
Machairas Monastery is one of the most famous Monasteries in Cyprus. Situated on the slopes Kionia at an altitude of 870 metres above sea level, it lies in the valley of the Machairas Mountains. Therein lies the miraculous icon of Panagia (Virgin Mary) of Machairas which is attributed to Agios Loukas the Evangelist (the Apostle Luke).