Episkopeio () is a village located in the
Nicosia District
The Nicosia District, or simply Nicosia (also Lefkosia and Lefkoşa), is one of the six districts of Cyprus. Its main town is the island country's capital city, Nicosia. The de facto TRNC-controlled northern part of the district is the Lefkoşa ...
of
Cyprus
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.
The church of the Apostle Andrew and all Russian saints is located near the village. The church is constructed in traditional Russian orthodox style. The construction of the church began in October 2015 and was finished on 7 July 2016 as it was performed in short terms. Its 5 domes, including the central one that weights 7 tons, were made in
Saint Petersburg
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and were installed by Russian specialists. The church is the first and only Russian church in Cyprus that has gilded domes.
Sources
The church of the Apostle Andrew and all Russian saints (in Russian)Official website of the church of the Apostle Andrew and all Russian saints (in Russian)
References
Communities in Nicosia District
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