The Archbishops of Cyprus in the modern age

Description:

Since the onset of Ottoman rule, but more especially from the mid-18th century, the Archbishops of autocephalous Cypriot Orthodox Church have wielded a great deal of political power. Most people of a certain age will remember the bearded monk who became a Greek nationalist politician and the first President of the Republic of Cyprus in 1960, Archbishop Makarious III. Indeed his presence at Madame Tussaud's is a reminder of his stature. But were all Cypriot archbishops such political and powerful Greek nationalists? This study offers valuable historical and political insights into the phenomenon. -- Book cover.

subjects: History,  Statesmen,  Cypriots,  Nationalism,  Church history,  International status,  Politics and government,  Ethnic relations,  Orthodoxos Ekklēsia tēs Hellados,  Cyprus (Archdiocese),  Orthodox Eastern Church

People: Makarios III Archbishop of Cyprus (1913-1977)

Places: Cyprus

Times: 20th century,  Turkish rule, 1571-1878