Meeting of the Representatives of Ecclesiastical Regions and Monasteries at the Office of Pilgrimage Tours of the Church of Cyprustranslated

On Thursday, November 5, 2026, the 2nd Meeting of the Representatives of Ecclesiastical Regions and Monasteries at the Office of Pilgrimage Tours of the Church of Cyprus took place at the Holy Royal and Holy Cross Monastery of Machira. The participants were welcomed by the Most Holy Bishop of Ledra Mr. Epifanios and the brotherhood of the Mahaira Monastery.

At the start of the work, the Theophilus Bishop of Mesaoria Mr. Grigorios, President of the Office, referred to the important work carried out during the fourteen years of operation of the Office, with particular emphasis on the promotion of pilgrimage destinations and the ecclesiastical and cultural heritage of Cyprus.

Then, he presented the Office's actions, including the Student Religious-Cultural Tours Program, which this school year is dedicated to the completion of 50 years since the graduation of Archbishop Makarios III and 70 years since the sacrifice of the heroes of EOKA.

Reference was also made to the Office's participation in the 33rd Ecclesiastical Art Exhibition "Orthodoxy" in Nicosia, as well as to the preparation for its presence at the next event, in May...