Latins of Cyprus_EN

THE LATINS OF CYPRUS 20 l Our Lady of Graces church in Larnaka. Churches and Chapels Latins have their own churches and chapels, as follows: • In Nicosia there is the Holy Cross cathedral, which was first built in 1596 and again in 1642, while it was restored in 1863. The present church was built between 1900 and 1902 by a donation from the Queen of Spain, Maria- Christina, and with financial assistance by the Custody of the Holy Land; next to the church is the Holy Cross Friary, which was initially built in 1596 and was re-built between 1959 and 1961. Also in Nicosia, there are Saint Joseph’s Convent and chapel (1884), Saint Barnabas’ chapel, which was built in 1955 on the premises of the Terra Santa College, as well as a chapel in the old Latin cemetery (1957). • In Larnaka there is the church of Our Lady of Graces, which was first built in 1596, while in 1724 it was replaced by a monastery and a larger church. The present church was built between 1842 and 1848 and was restored between 2000 and 2006. Also in Larnaka, there are Saint Joseph’s Convent, which was built between 1846 and 1848, the convent’s chapel (1853), as well as a chapel in the town’s Latin cemetery (1933). • In Limassol there is Saint Catherine’s church, which was built between 1872 and 1879, next to the Franciscan monastery (1850), while it was thereafter renovated between 1979 and 1981. Also in Limassol there are Saint Mary’s Convent and chapel (1965), as well as a chapel in the city’s Latin cemetery (1905). • In Mesa Chorio there is the Saints Cosmas and Damian chapel, which was built between 1994 and 1995. • During the summer months, Mass is also held at Saint Mary’s chapel (Troodos: 1932) and Saint Joseph’s chapel (Prodromos: 1936). l The old chapel of Saint Mary’s Convent in Limassol (1947). l Saints Cosmas and Damian chapel in Mesa Chorio.