The Cultural Academy - Research Center "Agios Epifanios" and the Holy Diocese of Constantia and Famagusta carry out a research program to collect archival material. The aim of the program is the collection, archiving, digitization and disposal of archival material related to the modern and contemporary history and activity of the Monastery of Ayia Napa.
The archival material collected contributes to the wider effort of recording, preserving and promoting the cultural and religious heritage of Cyprus, material and intangible. The archival material seeks to highlight the Monastery of Ayia Napa as a carrier of this heritage and as a living monument and place of ecclesiastical life and social interaction through the centuries.
Individuals and organizations that maintain relevant material are invited to make it available. The material may include:
- Photos and audiovisual material of the building facilities of the Monastery
- Photos and audiovisual material from inside the temple
- Photos and audiovisual material to capture social events that took place at the Monastery (weddings, baptisms)
- Photos and audiovisual material to capture the ecclesiastical life of the Monastery (festivals, festivals, pilgrimages)
- Photographs and audiovisual material that capture the social offer and action of the Monastery (as a destination for educational excursions, as a place to host primary school halls, as a conference center, etc.)
- Manuscripts and documents related to the Monastery
- Maps
- Works of artistic interest (engravings-engravings, drawings, sketches, etchings, lithographs, woodcuts)
- Books
Procedure for disposing of archival material:
The owner of the material (analog or digital) signs a special agreement with the Cultural Academy "Agios Epifanios" and the Holy Diocese of Constantia and Famagusta.
The archival material provided in analog form is digitized and returned to its owner, unless he requests some other special arrangement.
The owner of the material reserves the Copyright of his material, unless he requests some other special arrangement.
The source of the material is mentioned in each case of use of the material.
For clarifications and relevant information, please contact us at info@agiosepifanios.com, pndiaconia@imconstantias.org.cy, pnd.imc@gmail.com and by phone at 23812456/23812457.
The Agia Napa Monastery Archival Project
The “Saint Epifanios” Cultural Academy - Research Center and the Diocese of Constantia and Ammochostos are conducting a research project aiming at the gathering, archiving, digitization and online accessibility of archival materials related to the history and activity of the Monastery of Agia Napa during the modern and contemporary periods.
The archival materials contribute to the wider effort to document, preserve and make accessible cultural and religious heritage materials. Through the study of the archival materials the Monastery of Agia Napa reveals its identity as a living monument, as a place of worship and as a space for social interaction throughout the years.
Individuals and organizations are invited to submit relevant material, including:
- Photographs and videos of the Monastery premises
- Photographs and videos of the Monastery church
- Photographs and videos recording social events that took place in the Monastery (weddings, christenings)
- Photographs and videos recording aspects of religious life in the Monastery (feast days, religious festivals, pilgrimage tours)
- Photographs and videos recording social activity in the Monastery (school excursions, during its function as a school, as a conference center etc.)
- Manuscripts and documents
- Maps
- Works of art (engravings, paintings etc.)
- Books
Information for submission of archival materials:
The owners of the analog or digital materials are required to sign an agreement for the use of the materials.
Materials submitted in analog form will be returned to their owners after digitization, unless otherwise agreed.
Owners reserve the intellectual rights of the submitted materials, unless otherwise agreed.
The source is referred to at all times.
For more information please contact us via email, info@agiosepifanios.com, pndiaconia@imconstantias.org.cy, pnd.imc@gmail.com or call us at 0035723812456 or 0035723812457
