Located right in the heart of Larnaca majestic stone Church of Saint Lazarus is one of the oldest and most revered architectural and religious monuments of the Byzantine period. It was built in the IX century on the orders of Emperor Leo VI on the burial place of St. Lazarus, who was a contemporary of Jesus Christ, and the Evangelical party event. After his resurrection he settled in the city of Kition, Larnaca is now, and became its first Archbishop. It was there during the excavations was discovered the tomb of Lazarus, on which was the inscription "Lazarus of the four days, the friend of Christ". It is believed that this discovery gave the name to the new city, because it comes from the word "larnax", which translated means "shelter" or "tomb". Now this sarcophagus can be seen in the Church – it is mounted under the altar. But the remains of the Holy't there anymore – they were removed to Constantinople.

Near the Church was a monastery. Later, in one of its premises, which is located in the West wing of the former monastery complex, was created by a small religious-archaeological Museum where you can see masterpieces that are unique samples of art of the Byzantine era. Mostly icons, including carved wood items used in religious ceremonies, ancient scrolls and manuscripts, wooden sculpture, a few ancient copies of the Bible. Special attention should be paid to available in the Museum's collection of icons Lazarus – there are a few truly valuable specimens. So, on one of them, which was badly damaged by fire, miraculously preserved image of this Saint in one hand he holds the gospel, and the other is folded for blessings.