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Conservation work at the historic Monastery of Apostle Barnabas in Engomi, Famagusta, has been completed, including the restoration of its wall paintings and intricately carved wooden iconostasis.
The project also included repairs and waterproofing of the monastery’s roof, aimed at protecting the historic building from moisture and further deterioration.
The wall paintings date back to the early 20th century and were created by three monk brothers, Chariton, Stefanos and Barnabas, who originated from Afaneia. They depict scenes from the religious tradition surrounding the discovery of the relics of Apostle Barnabas, as well as the historical connection between that discovery and the recognition of the autocephaly of the Church of Cyprus.
The monastery is an important religious and cultural heritage site, with its paintings and wooden iconostasis forming part of its historic interior.
The conservation project was co-funded by the European Union and carried out under the supervision of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), as part of efforts to preserve Cyprus's cultural heritage.
With information from Sotos Ktoris Facebook.
