The idea of building a Georgianmonastery in Cyprus was discussed for many years. The territory was given freeof charge as a result of lengthy negotiations between the Churches of Cyprusand Georgia.
12,295 square meters of land inthe western part of Cyprus near Polis Chrysochousa is allocated for theconstruction of the monastery complex. The decision of this Synod of the CyprusOrthodox Church was adopted on January 4, 2018. The future construction of thetemple in Cyprus land was blessed by Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia IliaII. On this day, His Holinesscelebrated his 85th birthday.
The Georgian monastic complex inCyprus will be the largest in Europe, located outside of Georgia. The worshipservice in the church at the monastery will be conducted in the Georgianlanguage.