Church of the Prophet Elias
Church Art
I have no idea who these people are supposed to represent. Perhaps we should look up Prophet Elias and see if there are any clues?
Elijah (/ɪˈlaɪdʒə/; ih-LY-jə; Hebrew: אֵלִיָּהוּ, Eliyahu, meaning "My God is Yahweh/YHWH") or latinized form Elias (/ɪˈlaɪəs/ ih-LY-əs)[a] was, according to the Books of Kings in the Hebrew Bible, a prophet and a miracle worker who lived in the northern kingdom of Israel during the reign of King Ahab (9th century BC). In 1 Kings 18, Elijah defended the worship of the Hebrew God over that of the Canaanite deity Baal. God also performed many miracles through Elijah, including resurrection (raising the dead), bringing fire down from the sky, and entering Heaven alive "by fire". He is also portrayed as leading a school of prophets known as "the sons of the prophets".[6] Following his ascension, Elisha, his disciple and most devoted assistant took over his role as leader of this school. The Book of Malachi prophesies Elijah's return "before the coming of the great and terrible day of the LORD", making him a harbinger of the Messiah and of the eschaton in various faiths that revere the Hebrew Bible. References to Elijah appear in Ecclesiasticus, the New Testament, the Mishnah and Talmud, the Quran, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and Bahá'í writings.
Source: Wikipedia
That's it for the inside. Let's have a look outside some more.
More Nice Views
Mystery Staircase
Just down the road from the church, there is this stone staircase going up through the bushes and trees. It would be rude not to follow it...
Even Prettier Views
As you ascend, the scenery gets even more impressive. I have said it in earlier blogs but I will say it again. The countryside around Miliou is some of the most beautiful you will find in Cyprus, in my opinion at least.