The work of the 3th International Conference of Cypriot Hagiology, which is organized every two years by the Holy Diocese of Constantia - Famagusta and the Cultural Academy "Agios Epiphanios", began on Thursday and will end on Saturday, February XNUMX in Paralimni.
According to a press release from the Diocese of Constantia - Famagusta, the Congress has the general title "Ecumenical Saints honored in Cyprus" and will present issues related to the honor of the apostles and especially the apostle Andrew in Cyprus, the honor of the great holy hierarchs. the honor of the great martyrs and military saints and especially of Saint George, the honor of the holy martyrs women and saints who are honored as protectors of the shepherds and the peasants ".
Distinguished researchers and professors from Cyprus, Greece, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Poland and Lebanon are taking part in the Conference and will present presentations on issues related to various scientific disciplines, such as Theology, Philology, History. , Archeology, History of Art, Architecture, Paleography, Folklore, Law, Musicology and Sociology ".
The Conference is dedicated to the Archbishop of Cyprus Chrysostomos on the occasion of the completion of 40 years of his hierarchical ministry and today's inauguration ceremony was attended by, among others, the Metropolitans of Zimbabwe and Angola, Vostra and Tamassos, the mayors of Vomoli academics, teachers and theologians.
Addressing the audience, Professor Theodoros Giagkou referred to the Cypriot Hagiology Conferences organized by the Diocese of Constantia and noted that their work "makes it clear that most of the presentations were of a high standard, with pioneering contribution to the study of the Hagiological tradition." expansion in the history of the Church of Cyprus ".
At the same time, he expressed "the satisfaction of the Organizational and Scientific Committee for the scientific work done" and said that "at a time when spiritual decline is on the rise, these conferences may justify the poet's speech that" they are one step faster than wear and tear. "
The Secretary of the Council of Ministers Theodosis Tsiolas delivered a greeting on behalf of the President of the Republic and conveyed, among other things, "the warm greeting and the deep appreciation of President Anastasiadis for the great offer and the truly remarkable and valuable work of our Church." The special theme of the event testifies to the centuries-long relationship of the Christian Orthodox of Cyprus with the Church, the hierarchs and its other ministers ".
He also said that "it is no coincidence that Cyprus, as an island of Saints, has raised many Saints or adopted many other saints of the Catholic Orthodox Church, who have made the greatest contribution to the preservation of the faith and Christian identity of Cypriot Hellenism."
Announcing the start of the Conference, Archbishop Chrysostomos of Cyprus expressed satisfaction with the presence of "a large number of professors and researchers from universities and research centers in Greece and European and Middle Eastern countries. The presence of so many distinguished scientists testifies to the interest that Cyprus presents from a historical, archaeological, ethnological, cultural and hagiological point of view ".
He added that "due to its geographical location at the crossroads of three continents, Cyprus has been a meeting place for languages, religions and cultures since prehistoric times. At the same time, it has always functioned as a bridge of communication between the peoples of the region, but also between East and West, "he said." During the two-thousand-year history of the Church of Cyprus, due to its proximity and relationship with the great Churches of the East, it has made a decisive contribution. on the theological and spiritual issues of the Ecumenical Church ”.
In his greeting, the Metropolitan of Constantia and Famagusta Vassilios "thanked the members of the Scientific-Organizing Committee and his associates, while congratulating all the professors and researchers, Cypriots and foreigners, who will present a presentation at the Conference".
Source: KYPE