GC7T4G3 St Marys church and Cave Memorial (Traditional Cache) in Cyprus created by Pyla1066

This cache has been archived.

Knagur Green: Due to no response from the CO after the request to maintain or replace the cache, I am archiving it to, stop it showing on the listings and/or to create place for the geocaching community.

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Knagur Green
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A cache by Pyla1066 Message this owner

Hidden : 7/3/2018

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Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

The historic church of St Mary (Panagia) is south east of the village Xylofagou

Panagia in medieval and modern Greek, also transliterated Panayia or Panaghia, is one of the titles of Mary, the mother of Jesus, used especially in Orthodox Christianity

According to tradition this area was an old monastery built in the 13^th century but destroyed in 1426. After 200 years the monastery was re- built by two brothers Hatji and Vlachos - later in 1980 renovated by Evangelos Vrahimi and wife Chiona

Beyond the church (about 300 metres) is a “Cave Memorial” containing many ecclesiastical icons. If anyone can throw some light on the origin of the cave I would appreciate further details very much

Park the car at the church, proceed along the footpath behind the church until you come to the cave memorial - well worth viewing. After which, continue in the same direction for another 30 metres, turn right at the open field, then proceed to coordinates

There are a number of steps to this cache so wheelchair access is not possible. This cache is a small plastic container, ideal for placing small trackables and swaps

This Church site has a large picnic area so take along your flask of coffee and snacks and enjoy the scenery

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Haqre cvyr bs ebpxf

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)