In recent times, Cyprus is known as one of the most religious countries in Europe, with the majority of its population being members of the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Cyprus. Therefore, it is interesting to note that Cyprus, as mentioned in the Bible in Acts 13, was the Apostle Paul’s first destination when he was first sent by the Holy Spirit into a missionary journey. Above: Apainting that portrays the Apostle Paul writing his epistles Born in Tarsus, Silica under the name Saul (he ... Read More

On the flag of the Republic of Cyprus, aside from the two olive branches and the white background that symbolize peace, one very important feature is the copper-yellow-colored geographic depiction of this Eurasian island country. Above: The flag of Cyprus displaying the country's land area With its design originally proposed by painter Ismet Guney (Turkish Cypriot painter), the flag of Cyprus is the only flag in the world with the country’s land area displayed on it (comprising 44% of the flag); it was a ... Read More

Above: Street map of Limassol Cyprus Read More