churches & chapels

At the heart of Kalavasos village, nestled among traditional stone-built houses, stands the main church dedicated to Panagia Titiotissa. The church celebrates its feast day on September 8th. Built in 1892, it showcases the Byzantine architectural style with a cross-in-square plan and can accommodate up to 300 worshippers.

Externally, the church is built with stone sourced from the nearby village of Tochni. The courtyard is paved, and the surroundings feature flowerbeds and iron fencing. Inside, the church boasts a beautiful carved wooden iconostasis with ancient icons, while a series of miniatures depict the twelve apostles and other saints. The church also celebrates the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary on March 25th, drawing many pilgrims who come to offer their vows.

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The Chapel of Saint Nektarios, built in 1970, is located in the Ayios Kalogiros area, about 2.5 km north of Kalavasos. According to local tradition, a previous chapel dedicated to Saint Kalogiros once stood in the same location. The current chapel was built after a local resident's vow to Saint Nektarios was fulfilled. This small chapel can hold only 15 worshippers and features a simple wooden iconostasis.

South of Kalavasos, about three kilometers outside the village on the road to Mari, stands the Chapel of Saint George. This small, simple chapel is single-aisled and barrel-vaulted. It has an unadorned interior and can accommodate a few worshippers. The feast of Saint George is celebrated on April 23rd, with the entire community gathering for the event.

Built in 1900, the Chapel of Our Lady Lampoforousa is located about 2.5 kilometers north of Kalavasos, near the chapel of Archangel Michael. This simple stone-built chapel, with its barrel-vaulted roof, can accommodate about 10 worshippers. Though services are rarely held here, the chapel is included in the procession during the feast of Archangel Michael on November 9th.

Known for his miraculous powers, especially for healing headaches, Saint George Kefalas is revered by the residents of Kalavasos. The chapel, built in the 19th century, is located three kilometers outside the village towards the road to Vasiliko. It is a small, humble stone chapel that can hold about 30 people. Inside, it features a simple wooden iconostasis, with icons painted by monks from the Monastery of Stavrovouni. The chapel’s annual feast takes place on November 3rd, celebrating the Translation of the Relics of Saint George.

The Chapel of Archangel Michael, located about half a kilometer north of the village on a hill, was completed in 1945. It is a small, barrel-vaulted chapel, able to accommodate 50 worshippers. The interior features a simple wooden iconostasis with well-preserved icons, including a significant icon of Archangel Michael from 1909.

The chapel holds services once a year, on November 8th, for the feast day of Archangel Michael.

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The Chapel of the Life-Giving Spring was built in 1970 in a rocky area east of the village. According to tradition, water continuously flowed from a rock in this location, which led to the chapel being named Panagia Agiasmatou. It is a small chapel that can host up to 20 people and is celebrated on the Friday of Bright Week.

The Turkish Mosque is a small, historically significant building located in the heart of Kalavasos village. Τhe mosque stands as a reminder of the once diverse community of Kalavasos, which included both Greek and Turkish Cypriots. Although no longer in active use for worship, the mosque remains a symbol of the village's multicultural heritage and serves as a key site reflecting the rich historical tapestry of the area. Visitors can explore its exterior and appreciate its simple, traditional architecture while learning about the coexistence of different faiths in Kalavasos' past.