1 min read

The old temple of Panayia - Genniseos tis Theotokou (Birth of Theotokos) is located in the centre of Deryneia , in the Ammochostos district and has great architectural interest.

To begin with the church is small with a Byzantine dome. It was built during the end of the 15th or beginning of the 16th century.

Due to the fact that the residents of the village has increased, the church needed an extension towards the west and towards the south with two new isles.

According to an inscription of the wall it is stated that the project was completed in January 1727.

The interior of the temple is declared with a beautiful wooden carved iconostasis which was made in 1911.

There are ancient icons of the 18th century and possibly even older ones.

Panagia Chapel - Deryneia Village location map: 

Near Panagia Chapel - Deryneia Village

Other places within a short drive, closest first.

Nearby Places and things to do (within 5 km radius)

Nicosia

Fikardou Rural Museum

The Fikardou Rural Museum is located at the House of Katsiniourou, in the Fikardou village which is located 40 kilometres southwest of Nicosia at the eastern pa

Lazanias - Fikardou Nature Trail

Location: Lazanias – Fikardou District: Nicosia Starting Point: Route 1: 200 metres from the Lazanias Vilalge and ends at Fikardou village. Route

Nicosia

Macheras - Lazanias Nature Trail

Location: Macheras Monastery – Lazanias District: Nicosia Starting Point: Route 1: 500 metres from the Macheras Monastery Route 2: Lazanias Vill

Nicosia

Lazanias Village

Lazanias is a community in the district of Nicosia in Cyprus.

Pages