Agios Theodoros Church
Main Entrance
We shall walk around the front of it first, and enter from the other side.
I couldn't find much on the internet about the church, but this is what I was able to ascertain:
This Byzantium style Church was built in the 8-9th Church and used by the Orthodox Christians during the Frangous period. The interior walls were covered with murals. Unfortunately, at the time of the Ottoman rule, the roof collapsed and was never reconstructed. Many murals were however saved and are to this day kept at the Holy bishopric of Paphos.
Side View
I shall have to visit the Bishopric, it sounds like it will hold a mountain of information on the various chuches dotted around Paphos. Anyway, let's go in.
The Front Room
I couldn't see any signs of murals in the front room, other than a few remnants on the left wall.
A Small Shrine
There was however evidence that people still used the church for their prayers.
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Let me take you on a journey around the region of Paphos, Cyprus. Starting at Paphos itself, we travel to Akoursos, then Kathikas, Kritou Terra and Simou. We continue past Lasa and Kannaviou, before taking in the delights of Panagia. Getting a bit more adventurous, we visit the abandoned villages of Statos and Agios Fotios, before passing through Choulou, Letymbou and Polemi, and rejoining the main Paphos - Polis road.
The route is suitable for all types of vehicle, and requires no off-roading. The guide contains about 130 photographs including shots of all the road signs you need to pay attention to, as well as some of the highlights you may experience along the way.
There are also several maps which will help you keep your bearings.
You can do this journey in a day, or you can break it up into chunks. You can also do it in reverse, to get some completely different views. It is entirely up to you.
