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.

Approximately three kilometers south of Kalavasos, the Chapel of Saint George is situated on a flat landscape surrounded by wild vegetation. Built in a simple, single-nave, barrel-vaulted architectural style, it features a prominent semicircular apse and a pitched tiled roof. Modest in design, the chapel accommodates only a small number of worshippers. It has two entrances, one on the western and one on the southern side, both sheltered by simple tiled canopies. The windows are framed with plain limestone borders, except for the apse's semi-cylinder. The doors are adorned with simple limestone doorframes. On the northern wall, Saint George is depicted alongside scenes of his martyrdom. Inside, a newly crafted wooden iconostasis houses icons from the 20th century. The chapel’s bell is mounted on a temporary metal structure in the courtyard. The feast of Saint George is celebrated on April 23rd, when villagers honor the saint with traditional ceremonies.

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.

Saint George Kefalas, known in the region for his miracles in healing headaches, is located near the road to the village of Vasiliko. Built in the 19th century, this small chapel can accommodate approximately 30 worshippers. It is a single-nave structure with a five-sided sanctuary apse and a pitched roof covered with tiles. The only entrance is on the western side, while two windows allow light in from the south. Inside, it features a wooden iconostasis adorned with icons dating back to the 19th century. The chapel is celebrated on November 3rd, the feast of the translation of Saint George's relics.

The Chapel of Archangel Michael is located north of the village, built in 1945 on an elevated hilltop. This small and modest chapel can accommodate up to 50 worshippers. It is a single-nave structure with a three-sided apse and a pitched tiled roof, constructed using local stone. The chapel has two entrances, one on the southern and one on the northern side. The southern entrance, positioned between two windows, is sheltered by an independent lean-to roof with tiles. On the western side, there is a concrete base for placing the venerated icon during processions. A large depiction of Archangel Michael adorns the northern wall. Inside, the chapel features a simple wooden iconostasis with old icons, while the dedicated icon of Archangel Michael dates back to 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.