After two years, the faithful returned to the Monastery of Apostle Andrew in Rizokarpaso on the day of the Saint's feast. Although with... minor hiccups, the occupation authorities allowed days of Christianity to be revived in the easternmost tip of our island.
Not only our imprisoned people arrived at the historic holy monastery, but also a multitude of believers of all ages, who came from all over the island to experience the touching moments of religious devotion.
The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by Father Zacharias, a priest who has served the monastery throughout the years of the Turkish occupation, as the occupation authorities did not allow the Bishop of Karpasia Mr. Christoforos to attend.
The Cyprus Times contacted the Bishop to comment on the matter but he said he did not want to speak at the moment and reserved his comments for later.
There were also obstacles to the celebration of Vespers in the monastery and so the Divine Liturgy was celebrated in the church of the Holy Trinity in Rizokarpaso.
However, today everything went smoothly and it is expected that the faithful will continue to come to the monastery to worship the grace of the Patron Saint.
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