The Municipality of Paralimni - Deryneia informs that the Department of Antiquities of the Deputy Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with the Municipality and the Ecclesiastical Committee of the Parish of Frenaros, has begun the conservation work of the old Church of Archangel Michael in the Municipal District of Frenaros.
The works include the maintenance and insulation of the roof, as well as the restoration of the internal and external masonry, with the aim of protecting the church from moisture and preserving its architectural value.
The old church of Archangel Michael is located in the center of the Frenaros Municipal District, next to the newer Holy Temple.
It is a church of remarkable architecture, with careful masonry, a single-aisled church of a condensed cruciform type with a dome. Based on the style of the only surviving fresco of the Archangel Gabriel, as well as morphological elements such as the semicircular arches and vaults, the church dates back to the 12th century.
The Municipality of Paralimni - Deryneia expresses its thanks to the Department of Antiquities and the Deputy Ministry of Culture for their immediate response to the need to preserve the historical monument, emphasizing the importance of saving our cultural heritage.
