Historical eventDecember 131959

List of archbishops of Cyprus

Archbishop Makarios III becomes the first President of Cyprus.

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When
Sunday, December 13 195967 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1950s
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What happened

History Further information: Church of Cyprus According to tradition, the Church of Cyprus was founded by Saint Barnabas in 45 AD. Cyprus was under the jurisdiction of the Church of Jerusalem until 325. The Church of Cyprus was declared autocephalous on 30 July 431 by the Council of Ephesus . [ 1 ] Its autocephaly was abolished in 1260 but restored in 1571. ^ "The History of the Orthodox Church of Cyprus" . www.atlantaserbs.com . Retrieved 2025-07-06 .

The archbishop of Cyprus is the head of the Church of Cyprus. Since 2023 the incumbent archbishop has been George III.

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