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Collect Prayer Almighty and merciful God, may no earthly undertaking hinder those who set out in haste to meet your Son, but may our learning of heavenly wisdom gain us admittance to his company. Who lives… Readings Isaiah 11:1-10 Psalm 72 Romans 15:4-9 Matthew 3:1-12 In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said, ‘The v

Pope Benedict XVI on a Papal Visit to Cyprus, June 2010 when he visited Paphos and Nicosia.

(28.08.1942-16.08.2025) On Saturday 16th August 2025 Father Jim passed away. He served for 16 years in our parish. He lived a life in the service of others and was a good friend and counsellor to many in and  beyond the parish. Fr Jim was a beloved and faithful servant of the Lord.  May he rest in peace and rise in glory. His funeral took place on 23rd August 2025, presided by Bishop Bruno. He is buried in the Catholic Cemetery in Mesa Chorio (Paphos)

Early Christian History The earliest reference to Christianity in Cyprus is found in the Acts of the Apostles (chapter 13). This tells of a visit to the island by Paul, Barnabas (who was a Cypriot by birth) and John Mark, at the start of what is called St. Paul’s First Missionary Journey. The visit is probably to be dated in the second half of the 40’s of the 1st century AD and the three probably came in the hope of converting Jews. They landed on the east coast at Salamis, t

Our church honors her memory on July 7th. She was from Nicomedeia of Asia Minor. Her parents, Dorotheus and Euseveia were devout Christians. Their home was changed into a “home-church” where they held Christian meetings and prayers. In Dorotheus’ and Euseveia’s blessed life there was a deep pain: they had no children.God, however, to certain couples He sends children, after many fervent prayers, tears and sighs, and to others He does not, so that they may raise, aid and adopt