The largest and most important church in Cyprus, the Church of Cyprus, is an autocephalous Greek Orthodox Church within the Orthodox tradition using the Greek liturgy.[3] It is one of the oldest Eastern Orthodox autocephalous churches, achieving independence from the Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East in 431 A.D.[citation needed] The bishop of the ancient capital, constituted metropolitan by Emperor Zeno, with the title archbishop.[citation needed] The first Bishops that held Christian ministries in Cyprus were Apostle Lazarus (Church of Saint Lazarus, Larnaca), Apostle Barnabas (Barnabas) and is the place of many voyages of the Apostles after the resurrection of Christ.[citation needed] The Church of Cyprus recognizes the seniority and prestige of the ecumenical patriarch in Constantinople, while retaining complete administrative autonomy under its own archbishop.[3] Seven sacraments are recognized: baptism in infancy, followed by confirmation with consecrated oil, penance, the Eucharist, matrimony, ordination, and unction in times of sickness or when near death.[3]
Many Classical Christian architecture and buildings are located in Cyprus; along with the former tomb of Apostle Lazarus and tomb of Apostle Barnabas. Cyprus is the place where many New Testament biblical stories took place, Christian miracles were performed and where the Apostles established their first churches.
The presence of Armenians in Cyprus dates back to 578. Currently, Armenian-Cypriots maintain a notable presence of about 3,500 persons, mainly inhabiting the urban areas of Nicosia, Larnaca, and Limassol. Recently, some Armenian immigrants have settled Paphos.
The Armenian Prelature of Cyprus has had a continuous presence on the island since its establishment in 973 by Catholicos Khatchig I.
The Catholic Church in Cyprus is part of the worldwide Catholic Church under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome. There are around 10,000 Catholics in Cyprus, corresponding to just over 1% of the population. Most Catholics in Cyprus are Maronites (one of the Eastern Rite Catholics). In the 1891 census, of the 209,286 Cypriots, there were 1,131 were Maronites.
After the arrival of the British,[4] The Anglican Church of Cyprus was established in 1878. As of 1976, it falls under the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf. Protestants, according to the official 2011 population census, amount to 2.02% of the population. With regard to Northern Cyprus, Anglican Church of Cyprus was established in 1878. The community numbers around 500 and can be found living throughout northern Cyprus.[5]
Muslims make up about 25% of the Cypriot population. The island was conquered by the Ottoman General Lala Mustafa Pasha from the Venetians in 1570 A.D. This conquest brought with it Turkish settlement from 1571 to 1878 A.D. for administrative duties, military fortifications, and tax collection. Turkish Cypriots adhere to the Sunni branch of Islam.
Sufism also plays an important role. Historically, Muslims were spread over the whole of Cyprus, but since 1974 they have lived primarily in the north after the Turkish invasion. The Ahmadiyya community has a presence in the north.[6]
Several important Islamic shrines and landmarks exist on the island, including:
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Jewish presence in Cyprus dates back to the 3rd century BC, after settling on the island, they established trade relations with other religious groups.[10] Today, approximately 1,800 Cypriots are Jewish. There is a Synagogue in Larnaca.
Atheism
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According to a 2011 estimate, in the Greek-Cypriot government-controlled area, 0.6% of the people consider themselves irreligious or atheist.[11] In 2018, the Cyprus Humanist Association accused Cyprus' Ministry of Education of discrimination against atheists by promoting anti-atheist educational material through its official website.[12] During the 37th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the International Humanist Union listed Cyprus in their list of states accused of promoting hatred against atheists and humanists.[13]
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^"Members Of The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Dr Muhammed Jalal Shams, Osman Seker, Kubilay Çil: Prisoners of conscience for their religious beliefs". Amnesty International. June 5, 2002. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
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Religion in Cyprus is dominated by Eastern Orthodox branch of Christianity whose adherents make up 73 of the total population of the entire island Most Greek Cypriots are members of the autocephalous Greek Orthodox Church of Cyprus Most Turkish Cypriots are officially Sunni Muslims There are also Bahaʼi Catholic Jewish Protestant including Anglican Maronite Armenian Apostolic and non religious communities in Cyprus Religion in government controlled area of Cyprus 2011 Census 1 Eastern Orthodoxy 89 2 Catholicism 2 9 Protestantism 2 Islam 1 8 Other 4 1 Religion in the entire island of Cyprus including Northern Cyprus 2010 2 Christianity 73 2 Islam 25 3 Hinduism 0 4 Other None 1 1 Contents 1 Christianity 1 1 Greek Orthodox Church of Cyprus 1 2 Armenian Church in Cyprus 1 3 Catholic Church 1 4 Protestantism 2 Islam 3 Sikhism 4 Hinduism 5 Buddhism 6 Judaism 7 Atheism 8 See also 9 References 10 External linksChristianity EditMain article Christianity in Cyprus Agia Napa monastery Church of Saint Lazarus Larnaca Agia Paraskevi Byzantine church in Yeroskipou Greek Orthodox Church of Cyprus Edit Main article Greek Orthodox Church of Cyprus The largest and most important church in Cyprus the Church of Cyprus is an autocephalous Greek Orthodox Church within the Orthodox tradition using the Greek liturgy 3 It is one of the oldest Eastern Orthodox autocephalous churches achieving independence from the Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East in 431 A D citation needed The bishop of the ancient capital constituted metropolitan by Emperor Zeno with the title archbishop citation needed The first Bishops that held Christian ministries in Cyprus were Apostle Lazarus Church of Saint Lazarus Larnaca Apostle Barnabas Barnabas and is the place of many voyages of the Apostles after the resurrection of Christ citation needed The Church of Cyprus recognizes the seniority and prestige of the ecumenical patriarch in Constantinople while retaining complete administrative autonomy under its own archbishop 3 Seven sacraments are recognized baptism in infancy followed by confirmation with consecrated oil penance the Eucharist matrimony ordination and unction in times of sickness or when near death 3 Many Classical Christian architecture and buildings are located in Cyprus along with the former tomb of Apostle Lazarus and tomb of Apostle Barnabas Cyprus is the place where many New Testament biblical stories took place Christian miracles were performed and where the Apostles established their first churches Armenian Church in Cyprus Edit Main article Armenians in Cyprus Ganchvor monastery The Armenian compound in Nicosia featuring the Sourp Asdvadzadzin church The presence of Armenians in Cyprus dates back to 578 Currently Armenian Cypriots maintain a notable presence of about 3 500 persons mainly inhabiting the urban areas of Nicosia Larnaca and Limassol Recently some Armenian immigrants have settled Paphos The Armenian Prelature of Cyprus has had a continuous presence on the island since its establishment in 973 by Catholicos Khatchig I Catholic Church Edit Main article Catholic Church in Cyprus St Charbel Maronite Catholic Church Limassol The Catholic Church in Cyprus is part of the worldwide Catholic Church under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome There are around 10 000 Catholics in Cyprus corresponding to just over 1 of the population Most Catholics in Cyprus are Maronites one of the Eastern Rite Catholics In the 1891 census of the 209 286 Cypriots there were 1 131 were Maronites Protestantism Edit Main article Protestantism in Cyprus See also Turkish Cypriot Protestants After the arrival of the British 4 The Anglican Church of Cyprus was established in 1878 As of 1976 it falls under the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf Protestants according to the official 2011 population census amount to 2 02 of the population With regard to Northern Cyprus Anglican Church of Cyprus was established in 1878 The community numbers around 500 and can be found living throughout northern Cyprus 5 Islam EditMain article Islam in Cyprus Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque in Famagusta Muslims make up about 25 of the Cypriot population The island was conquered by the Ottoman General Lala Mustafa Pasha from the Venetians in 1570 A D This conquest brought with it Turkish settlement from 1571 to 1878 A D for administrative duties military fortifications and tax collection Turkish Cypriots adhere to the Sunni branch of Islam Sufism also plays an important role Historically Muslims were spread over the whole of Cyprus but since 1974 they have lived primarily in the north after the Turkish invasion The Ahmadiyya community has a presence in the north 6 Several important Islamic shrines and landmarks exist on the island including The Arabahmet Mosque in Nicosia built in the 16th century The Hala Sultan Tekke Umm Haram Mosque in Larnaca built in the 18th century Sikhism EditThere are about 13 280 or 1 1 Sikhs in Cyprus in 2021 7 8 Hinduism EditThere were about 4 640 or 0 4 Hindus in Cyprus in 2015 9 Buddhism EditMain article Buddhism in the Middle East This section needs expansion You can help by adding to it September 2015 Judaism EditMain article History of the Jews in Cyprus Public menorah in Nicosia This section needs expansion You can help by adding to it June 2008 Jewish presence in Cyprus dates back to the 3rd century BC after settling on the island they established trade relations with other religious groups 10 Today approximately 1 800 Cypriots are Jewish There is a Synagogue in Larnaca Atheism EditThis section needs expansion You can help by adding to it September 2015 According to a 2011 estimate in the Greek Cypriot government controlled area 0 6 of the people consider themselves irreligious or atheist 11 In 2018 the Cyprus Humanist Association accused Cyprus Ministry of Education of discrimination against atheists by promoting anti atheist educational material through its official website 12 During the 37th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council the International Humanist Union listed Cyprus in their list of states accused of promoting hatred against atheists and humanists 13 See also EditReligion in Northern CyprusReferences Edit Population census of Cyprus Statistical Service of Cyprus Retrieved 28 August 2017 Pew Research Center s Religion amp Public Life Project Cyprus Pew Research Center 2010 a b c Meleagrou Eleni Birol Yesilada 1993 Religion In Solsten Eric ed Cyprus a country study 4th ed Washington D C Federal Research Division Library of Congress pp 70 72 ISBN 0 8444 0752 6 OCLC 27014039 This article incorporates text from this source which is in the public domain a href Template Cite encyclopedia html title Template Cite encyclopedia cite encyclopedia a CS1 maint postscript link Melton J Gordon Baumann Martin 21 September 2010 Religions of the World A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices 2nd Edition 6 volumes ABC CLIO p 843 ISBN 978 1 59884 204 3 Cyprus PIO Turkish Press and Other Media 09 08 05 Members Of The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Dr Muhammed Jalal Shams Osman Seker Kubilay Cil Prisoners of conscience for their religious beliefs Amnesty International June 5 2002 Retrieved June 10 2014 https acninternational org religiousfreedomreport wp content uploads 2021 04 Cyprus pdf http www thearda com internationaldata index asp Cyprus Religion And Social Profile thearda com Cyprus Virtual Jewish History Tour Jewish Virtual Library Retrieved February 21 2013 Middle East CYPRUS CIA The World Factbook 20 October 2021 Evie Andreou 13 January 2018 Humanists slam education ministry s anti atheist teaching materials Cyprus Mail Retrieved 23 April 2018 Elizabeth O Casey 2018 03 09 Actually freedom from religion is a human right IHEU tells Vatican at the UN Retrieved 23 April 2018 External links Edit 1 2 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Religion in Cyprus amp oldid 1131190851, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
