Machairas Monastery
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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.
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Μαχαιράς | |
Monastery information | |
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Full name | The Holy, Royal and Stavropegic Monastery of Machairas |
Order | Orthodox monasticism |
Established | 12th century |
Dedicated to | Virgin Mary |
Celebration date | 21 November |
Diocese | Church of Cyprus |
People | |
Founder(s) | Manuel I Komnenos |
Prior | Epiphanios, Bishop of Ledra |
Architecture | |
Style | Byzantine |
Site | |
Location | near Lazanias, Nicosia District |
Country | Cyprus |
Coordinates | 34.9406°N 33.1909°E / 34.9406; 33.1909 |
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