Area of the church of Saint Lazarus

1. 31 December 1936

   Proposed for declaration, No. 1193

   “Church of Ayios Lazaros”

   The Cyprus Gazette No. 1193 of 31 December 1936 (Notice No. 1193), p. 239, PDF p. 739 Online

2. 19 May 1937

   Order under the Antiquities Law, No. 104, Second Schedule, Larnaca

   “Church of Ayios Lazaros”

   Supplement No. 3 to The Cyprus Gazette No. 2587 of 21 May 1937, No. 104, The Antiquities Law, 1935: Order in Council No. 1744 made under section 6 (1) (made 19 May 1937), Second Schedule, Larnaca, p. 141 Online

1. 1559

   Byzantine church; in ruins by 1559, repaired on Venier's request for 200 ducats; repairs completed by 15 August 1559; building said to date to the 10th century.

   Repair and conservation

   As printed

   “The Doge did approve this request for the repair of the church of St Lazaros.”

   Nasa Patapiou, "Larnaka During Venetian Rule", Cyprus Today vol. 47, no. 2 (April–June 2009), pp. 15–27, p. 27.

2. 1948

   The repair of the vaulting was completed.

   Repair and conservation

   As printed

   “St. Lazarus Church in Larnaca, where the repair of the vaulting was completed”

   Colonial Office, Annual Report on Cyprus for the Year 1948 (London: HMSO, 1949), p. 43

3. 1972

   The Department of Antiquities made a small excavation beneath the floor of the church.

   Excavation

   As printed

   “une petite fouille a été faite par le Service des Antiquités sous le sol de l'église”

   Vassos Karageorghis, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 1972», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 97 (1973), pp. 601-689, p. 624

4. 1991

   Monastery; conservation works 1991.

   Repair and conservation

   Dimos Christou, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 1991», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 116 (1992), pp. 793-831, p. 831

5. 1993

   Monastery where restoration or repair works were carried out.

   Repair and conservation

   Dimos Christou, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 1993», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 118 (1994), pp. 647-693, p. 691

6. 1994

   Byzantine monastery restored.

   Repair and conservation

   Dimos Christou, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 1994», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 119 (1995), pp. 799-838, p. 838

7. 1997

   Monastic buildings of the church of Agios Lazaros restored in 1997.

   Repair and conservation

   Sophoklis Hadjisavvas, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 1997», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 122 (1998), pp. 663-703, p. 703

8. 1998

   Church with monastic buildings; restoration of the arcaded wings was completed in 1998 (Fig. 55).

   Repair and conservation

   Sophoklis Hadjisavvas, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 1998», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 123 (1999), pp. 599-633, pp. 632-633

9. Undated

   Byzantine church built over the tomb of Saint Lazarus by order of Leo VI by end of 9th century; restored in 17th century; reused Corinthian capitals.

   Repair and conservation

   As printed

   “By the end of the 9th century, a church was built over the tomb of Saint Lazarus commissioned by Emperor Leo VI the Wise.”

   Anon., "Larnaka: A Historical Survey", Cyprus Today vol. 47, no. 2 (April–June 2009), pp. 3–14, p. 8.

10. Undated

    Described as an ancient church near the gallery in Larnaka; no date or restoration stated.

    Repair and conservation

    As printed

    “Very near is the ancient church of St Lazarus”

    Tonia Loizou, "Exhibitions at Gallery Kypriaki Gonia", Cyprus Today vol. 50, no. 1 (January–March 2012), pp. 33–35, p. 35.

11. Undated

    Described as very near the gallery at 45 Stadiou Street, Larnaca; the text gives no date or restoration details.

    Repair and conservation

    As printed

    “Very near is the ancient church of St. Lazarus and in the neighbourhood there are many mansions”

    Tonia Loizou, "The World of Cyprus", Cyprus Today vol. 53, no. 1 (January–March 2015), pp. 62–63, p. 62.

12. Undated

    Described in the text as very close to the gallery's traditional stone house at 45 Stadiou Street, Larnaca; no date or restoration given.

    Repair and conservation

    As printed

    “Very close is the ancient church of St. Lazarus and in the neighbourhood there are many mansions”

    Nicos Psatharis; Tonia Loizou, "Gallery Kypriaki Gonia", Cyprus Today vol. 51, no. 3 (July–September 2013), pp. 28–30, p. 30.

13. Undated

    Multi-domed church, said to be an imitation of the Barnabas church at Salamina; built on a 6th-century-type plan and altered later; south narthex built about 240 years earlier, bell tower erected 1857

    Study

    As printed

    “the existing church is only ... 1,100 years old!”

    Andreas Papastavrou, "The Church of St. Lazarus, Larnaca", Cyprus Today vol. 28, no. 3-4 (July–December 1990), pp. 19–23, p. 20.

14. Undated

    Photographed; shown in the feature on monuments of the Larnaca area.

    Study

    As printed

    “Saint Lazarus church in Larnaca.”

    Anon., "Some monuments of Larnaca area", Cyprus Today vol. 19, no. 3 (September–December 1981), pp. 12–13, p. 12.

1. 1593

   Franciscan convent of St Lazarus founded in Larnaca in 1593; Roman Catholic clergy allowed to celebrate services there until 1784, then forbidden.

   As printed

   “A Franciscan convent dedicated to St Lazarus was founded in Larnaca in 1593”

   Nicholas Coureas, "The Latins of Cyprus", Cyprus Today vol. 40, no. 3-4 (September–December 2002), pp. 20–35, p. 21.

2. 1657

   Tomb of St. Lazarus near Salines, seen by the travellers in a small Greek chapel; they say he was buried there for the second time.

   As printed

   “Near Salines we saw the tomb of St. Lazarus where he was buried for the second time, standing in a small Greek chapel.”

   Anon., "A Dutch Nobleman in Cyprus in 1657", Cyprus Today vol. 4, no. 1-4 (January–July 1966), pp. 8–9, p. 8.

3. 1879

   Interior engraved of 1879, taken from Illustrated London News and used on the 75c souvenir sheet of the Cyprus Engravings issue.

   As printed

   “the souvenir sheet (75c) depicts the interior of the Church of Saint Lazarus at Larnaca”

   Anon., "Stamps issued in 1984", Cyprus Today vol. 22, no. 2-3 (May–December 1984), pp. 16–19, p. 16.

4. 2005

   Church of St Lazarus at Larnaca; new paving laid inside the open portico along its south side.

   Pavlos Flourentzos, «Chronique des fouilles et découvertes archéologiques à Chypre en 2005», Bulletin de correspondance hellénique 130 (2006), pp. 873-919 (trans. Sabine Fourrier), p. 919

5. Undated

   Byzantine church of the tenth century at the core of Scala's historic centre; described as an invaluable monument.

   As printed

   “Ayios Lazarus, a Byzantine church of the tenth century; the castle dating back to the Middle Ages which is by the sea”

   Androula Florides, "The Preservation of Historic Urban Centres with Special Reference to Larnaca - Scala", Cyprus Today vol. 23, no. 1 (January–March 1985), pp. 17–20, p. 19.

6. Undated

   Described as a priceless treasure in Larnaca city, with his tomb.

   As printed

   “A priceless treasure in Larnaca city is the church of St. Lazarus and his tomb.”

   S. Patsalides, "In Search of the Unusual Tourist Treasures of Cyprus", Cyprus Today vol. 7, no. 2-3 (April–September 1969), pp. 12–17, p. 16.

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