The Church Antifonitis, which is part of the once very influential and wealthy monastery, located a few kilometers South from the village of Esentepe near Kyrenia. The word "Antiphonitis" can be roughly translated as "whoever is responsible", so often this place is called "the monastery-echo" or "responsive Christ".

Legend has it that on this place a long time ago one homeless man asked the rich man's money. When he asked who could vouch for him, the poor man replied, "Lord." It was at this very moment they both heard the Voice of God.

It is believed that the history of Antifonitis began in the seventh century, when in a secluded place in the mountains and the woodlands was built a Church in honour of the virgin Mary. Later, approximately in the XII-XIV centuries, were attached to it gallery and porch, and a covered loggia.

In the XV century Antifonitis took under his wing Lusignan dynasty, which at that time prevailed in Cyprus, leaving the monastery the status of "Royal" and helping him financially. And when the island was captured by the Turks, due to the fact that one of the descendants of the former rulers managed to buy this place, the temple was converted into a mosque.

The dome of the Church, which holds eight columns, is not correct, but slightly oval – it is believed that the reason for this was the error of builders. The altar symbolically separated from the main part of the temple with two columns. Special attention and admiration of tourists is a wall painting inside the Church, which, unfortunately, is not very well preserved to our days, but still leaves a lasting impression.

Today the Church Antifonitis is considered one of the most significant monuments of Cyprus from the middle Ages.