Nicosia is not just the capital of Cyprus, but also the spiritual centre of the island. This city is home to a huge number of Christian churches and churches. So, one of these shrines is the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, located in the heart of Nicosia, in the territory of the old city.

The Cathedral would be built in the XVII century on the site of the monastery, which belonged to Western European the Benedictine order, and named in honor of St. John. From the monastery there was only a small building, which now presents the exhibition of the ethnographic Museum.

The Cathedral was created in the days when the island was under the rule of the Ottomans, so externally it looks quite modestly, so as not to attract too much attention – this is a relatively small building without a dome, with a low bell tower. Despite its modest appearance and small size, this temple is a truly unique building. Its interior is striking in its beauty and splendor: the walls and ceiling are almost completely covered with lovely bright frescoes, created in 1736-1756 the years that depict various scenes from the Bible, and the events of the Cypriot struggle for independence of the Church. Among other subjects there is even a detailed image of the scene of the last judgment. The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist is the only temple in the city that has managed to preserve ancient wall paintings. In addition, it is adjacent to the Museum of ancient icons, some of them more than a thousand years.

Due to the fact that this Saint is equally revered by Orthodox and Catholics, in this place every year attracts thousands of pilgrims. Also in this temple is the crowning of the new archbishops of the island.