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Church of Agios Nikolaos, Klonari The Church of Agios Nikolaos is one of relatively small proportions and belongs to the type of timber-roofed churches found in the Troodos region. It is entirely covered with beautiful 16th century wall-paintings. Also, there is an interesting carved wooden iconostasis with decorative icons.
Fig. 381.
Church of Timios Stavros, Parekklisia Situated in the centre of the village, it is a cruciform, barrel-vaulted church with a dome, of large dimensions. Inside there are preserved a certain number of very interesting 16th century wall-paintings in the Italo-Byzantine style. Church of Agios Georgios, Kellaki The Church of Agios Georgios is built on the north side of the village on a height with a superb view. It is a church with a steeply-pitched roof and dates to the years of Turkish rule. Of interest is the beautiful carved wooden iconostasis. ‘Ginaikonitis’ (place set apart for women) The special place of churches where women sit during the Divine Service. The ‘Ginaikonitis’, situated towards the left nave, was usually separated by a wooden partition from the rest of the main church. Later its place was transferred to the gallery.
Fig. 385. Agios Nikolaos, Klonari.
Figs 386, 387. Church of Agios Nikolaos, Klonari.
Church of Agios Ioannis Eleimonas, Vikla The timber-roofed Church of Agios Ioannis Eleimonas is the only building that has survived intact in the ruined and abandoned village of Vikla. Despite its dilapidated state, this village has preserved the authenticity of Cypriot folk architecture.
Fig. 382. Church of Agios Georgios, Kellaki.
Figs 388, 389. Church of Agios Ioannis Eleimonas, Vikla.
Fig. 390. Ornamented pessary.
Church of Agios Georgios, Akapnou The timber-roofed Church of Agios Georgios is situated in the centre of the village and serves as its parish church. Fig. 384. Detail of window Church of Agios Georgios, Kellaki.
Fig. 383. Place set apart for women. Church of Agios Georgios, Kellaki.
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