AVGOROU: These are the two temples - monuments that will emerge after the decision of Karousos (EIKONES)

The Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Giannis Karousos, paid a visit to the Community of Avgorou on Wednesday, April 6. 

In a meeting he had with the Commonwealth, Panagi Michael and the Members of the Community Council, he discussed the problems of the Community and their requests.

After the meeting, it was decided that Agia Marina and Agios Georgios, two churches - monuments of the Community of Avgoros, will be highlighted through lighting, while at the same time access to Agia Marina will be improved.

Agia Marina

The chapel of Agia Marina is located in the northeast of the village and dates back to the Middle Byzantine period. It is a small vaulted stone church, on the walls of which there are frescoes. In earlier years the churchyard was used as a cemetery. It has been declared an ancient monument, while in 2006 with the funding of the church committee of Avgoros and the government, it was restored by the Department of Antiquities.

The church celebrates every year on the 17th of July.

Saint George

Agios Georgios is located in the center of the village and dates from the 10th to the 12th century. It is built of stone with large square stones. Inside there are murals, which over time have worn out. It is worth noting that during the Turkish occupation, the Temple also served as a secret school.

Until 1970, the church was "spun" by women, wrapped around it with threads, as a kind of prayer, to deal with drought, epidemics and various other adverse events. Of significant archaeological value are the Byzantine marble slabs with the two crosses, one of which, which was located in the churchyard, has been transferred to the newly built church of Saints Stephen, Apostle Andrew and Patriarch of Jerusalem.

The churchyard over the years had many uses, as in the early stages there was a cemetery, then there was built the first boys' school, which later relocated clubs and various organizations, until in 1951 the old building was demolished and replaced with a new one.

FamagustaNews with information from BigCyprus