Archangel Michael Trypiotis Church
| Archangel Michael Trypiotis Church | |
|---|---|
| Trypiotis Church | |
Greek: Ιερός Ναός Αρχαγγέλου Μιχαήλ Τρυπιώτου | |
  Archangel Michael Trypiotis Church | |
| 35°10′17″N 33°21′46″E / 35.171312°N 33.362687°E / 35.171312; 33.362687 | |
| Location | Nicosia |
| Country | Cyprus |
| Denomination | Greek Orthodox |
| History | |
| Dedication | Archangel Michael |
| Relics held | Saint Reginos of Scopelos |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Clergy | |
| Priest in charge | Polycarpos Polycarpou |
The Archangel Michael Trypiotis Church (Greek: Ιερός Ναός Αρχαγγέλου Μιχαήλ Τρυπιώτου) is a Greek Orthodox church in the old town of Nicosia, Cyprus.
Although incorporating earlier material, according to the inscription beside the south porch the church is dated to 1695 [1] and it was built at the expense of the Priest Iakovos and Christian parishioners.[2]
Important features of the church are the beautiful 18th century iconostasis that was carved by Taliadoros and the icon of Archangel Michael, which dates to 1634.
The Trypiotis Quarter of Nicosia is named after the church.[3]
The word Trypiotis means ‘maker of the hole’.
References
- ^ der Parthog, Gwynneth (2006). Medieval Cyprus (2nd ed.). Lefkosia: Moufflon Publications. p. 255. ISBN 9963-642-23-3.
- ^ "Church of Archangelos Tripiotis". Nicosia Municipality Website. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
- ^ Badr, Badr Abd El Aziz (2016). "Nicosia City Plans in the Ottomans Era (An Archaeological Civilized Study)" (PDF). Journal of Anthropology and Archaeology. 4 (2): 80. Retrieved 31 July 2019.