Agion Panton Church - Deryneia
The Agion Panton Church is located in the village of Deryneia in the Ammochostos district.
It is situated at a close distance from the green line and with a view of the occupied town. The temple began being built during January 1974. With the Turkish invasion the construction was interrupted and began again in 1987. The church was finally completed in 1992.
Moreover, the architecture of the temple has been influenced by byzantine and modern architectural tradition with its main characteristic being the tiled roof dome and the tall bell tower. The interior of the temple is completely filled with murals of the saints and from presentation of the New Testament.
The church is celebrated 56 day after Easter Sunday. On this day all the names that do not have a specific celebration day, are celebrated. Agioi Pantes are all that have been blessed by the Holy Spirit.
