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'''Pitsilia''' is an Agricultural region<ref>http://www.worldbank.org/projects/P008349/pitsilia-rural-development-project?lang=en</ref><ref>http://www.moa.gov.cy/moa/da/da.nsf/page44_en/page44_en?OpenDocument</ref> in [[Cyprus]], with total area of 61,000 hectares, in a mountainous area of rocky land on very steep slopes that have being used mainly for grazing goats and sheep and for producing small amounts of cereals wine and grapes. The region complemented by eastern, north and south eastern part of the [[Troodos_Mountains]] at elevations between 500 m and 1600 m and includes villages from the districts of [[Limassol]] and [[Nicosia]].
==Region==
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Pitsilia is an Agricultural region<ref>http://www.worldbank.org/projects/P008349/pitsilia-rural-development-project?lang=en</ref><ref>http://www.moa.gov.cy/moa/da/da.nsf/page44_en/page44_en?OpenDocument</ref> in [[Cyprus]], with total area of 61,000 hectares, in a mountainous area of rocky land on very steep slopes that have being used mainly for grazing goats and sheep and for producing small amounts of cereals wine and grapes. The region complemented by eastern, north and south eastern part of the [[Troodos_Mountains]] at elevations between 500 m and 1600 m and includes villages from the districts of [[Limassol]] and [[Nicosia]].


The region includes four of the biggest [[Church of Cyprus]], which is registered in the List of World Heritage Sites by [[UNESCO]]. This is the church of the Transfiguration in the village Palaichori the Cross of Agiasmati in Platanistasa, the Holy Cross in Pelentri and Lady Araka in Lagoudera .
The region includes four of the biggest [[Church of Cyprus]], which is registered in the List of World Heritage Sites by [[UNESCO]]. This is the church of the Transfiguration in the village Palaichori the Cross of Agiasmati in Platanistasa, the Holy Cross in Pelentri and Lady Araka in Lagoudera .



==History==
==History==


Towards the end of the 4th century, Christianity adopted as obligatory religion in Roman Empire. In Cyprus some groups, exploiting these events, for personal benefits or revenge, started to use violence against those who did not agree to endorse Christianity. For this reason a large portion of the population, avoiding oppression forced to resettle<ref> http://www.pigizois.net/kiprioi_agioi/irakleidios.htm |" Μερικά χωριά που εγκαταλείφθηκαν Λαμπαδστό, Αχήρα, Ανθκεια"</ref> in the highlands of Pitsilias.
Towards the end of the 4th century, Christianity adopted as obligatory religion in Roman Empire. In Cyprus some groups, exploiting these events, for personal benefits or revenge, started to use violence against those who did not agree to endorse Christianity. For this reason a large portion of the population, avoiding oppression forced to resettle<ref> http://www.pigizois.net/kiprioi_agioi/irakleidios.htm |" Μερικά χωριά που εγκαταλείφθηκαν Λαμπαδστό, Αχήρα, Ανθκεια"</ref> in the highlands of Pitsilias.


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At 704AD a peace treaty between [[Umayyad Caliphate]] and [[Tiberios III]] was broken. Tiberios facilitated the repatriation of thousands of Cypriot war prisoners from [[Cyzicus]] Propontis. A large number of them settled in the region bringing the relics of the Holy Icons. Their freedom and repatriation was credited by them as a miracle through the Holy Icons' intercessions. After a few years later another miracle occurred - a general amnesty pardon for all fugitives, outlaws and militants in the area. The fame of the miracle Holy icons spread all over Cyprus and overseas. These facts led to the establishment of feasts and festivals to commemorate the Holy Icons. The thousands of pilgrims contribute to the economic growth of the region, an economic growth and stability that lasted over a period of four centuries.
At 704AD a peace treaty between [[Umayyad Caliphate]] and [[Tiberios III]] was broken. Tiberios facilitated the repatriation of thousands of Cypriot war prisoners from [[Cyzicus]] Propontis. A large number of them settled in the region bringing the relics of the Holy Icons. Their freedom and repatriation was credited by them as a miracle through the Holy Icons' intercessions. After a few years later another miracle occurred - a general amnesty pardon for all fugitives, outlaws and militants in the area. The fame of the miracle Holy icons spread all over Cyprus and overseas. These facts led to the establishment of feasts and festivals to commemorate the Holy Icons. The thousands of pilgrims contribute to the economic growth of the region, an economic growth and stability that lasted over a period of four centuries.
The history of Pitsilia and the linkage between the past and the present is an example of the Hellenic elements survival in Cyprus. The festivals of Pitsilia have a special feature, combining the Christian devout and ancient Greek joyful celebrations. The song and music contest resembles the myth<ref>http://www.theoi.com/Georgikos/SatyrosMarsyas.html</ref> of [[Marsyas]] and [[Apollo]].
The history of Pitsilia and the linkage between the past and the present is an example of the Hellenic elements survival in Cyprus. The festivals of Pitsilia have a special feature, combining the Christian devout and ancient Greek joyful celebrations. The song and music contest resembles the myth<ref>http://www.theoi.com/Georgikos/SatyrosMarsyas.html</ref> of [[Marsyas]] and [[Apollo]].

==See also==
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*[[Cyprus in the Middle Ages]]

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==Notes==
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==References==
==References==
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*http://www.academia.edu/2431556/Greek_blends
*http://www.academia.edu/2431556/Greek_blends


==Notes==
==Further reading==
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==Books==
*George CIORAN Χριστιανική Αρχαιολογική Εταιρεία (Christian Archaeological Society)
*George CIORAN Χριστιανική Αρχαιολογική Εταιρεία (Christian Archaeological Society)
*Κυπρος σταυροδρομι της Μεσογειου (Cyprus Crossroads of the Mediterranean)
*Κυπρος σταυροδρομι της Μεσογειου (Cyprus Crossroads of the Mediterranean)
*Νεαρχος Κληριδης Τοπωνυμια Κύπρος ( Nearchos Clerides, Towns and States)
*Νεαρχος Κληριδης, Τοπωνυμια Κύπρος Nearchos Clerides, Towns and States)

*Κυπριακή διάλεκτος (Cypriot dialect)
*Γραμματική Αρχαίας Ελληνικής Γλώσσας (Grammar Ancient Greek Language)
==See also==
==See also==
*http://www.san.beck.org/AB15-ByzantineEmpire.html
*http://www.san.beck.org/AB15-ByzantineEmpire.html
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*[[Cyprus in the Middle Ages]]
*http://books.google.com.au/books?id=jYxi-PQiDL8C&pg=PA288&lpg=PA288&dq=Hill+arab+Caliphate+cyprus+history&source=bl&ots=Y2372pKu-L&sig=fXpzFEr__4GchKGm8YWPAxMV33g&hl=en&sa=X&ei=GyaHUvebG-WhigeG_4GgDg&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=Hill%20arab%20Caliphate%20cyprus%20history&f=false
*http://books.google.com.au/books?id=jYxi-PQiDL8C&pg=PA288&lpg=PA288&dq=Hill+arab+Caliphate+cyprus+history&source=bl&ots=Y2372pKu-L&sig=fXpzFEr__4GchKGm8YWPAxMV33g&hl=en&sa=X&ei=GyaHUvebG-WhigeG_4GgDg&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=Hill%20arab%20Caliphate%20cyprus%20history&f=false





[[Category:Geography of Cyprus]]
[[Category:Geography of Cyprus]]

Revision as of 17:47, 29 May 2014

Pitsilia is an Agricultural region[1][2] in Cyprus, with total area of 61,000 hectares, in a mountainous area of rocky land on very steep slopes that have being used mainly for grazing goats and sheep and for producing small amounts of cereals wine and grapes. The region complemented by eastern, north and south eastern part of the Troodos_Mountains at elevations between 500 m and 1600 m and includes villages from the districts of Limassol and Nicosia.

The region includes four of the biggest Church of Cyprus, which is registered in the List of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. This is the church of the Transfiguration in the village Palaichori the Cross of Agiasmati in Platanistasa, the Holy Cross in Pelentri and Lady Araka in Lagoudera .

History

Towards the end of the 4th century, Christianity adopted as obligatory religion in Roman Empire. In Cyprus some groups, exploiting these events, for personal benefits or revenge, started to use violence against those who did not agree to endorse Christianity. For this reason a large portion of the population, avoiding oppression forced to resettle[3] in the highlands of Pitsilias.

Epiphanius of Salamis[4] in order to appease and limit the unacceptable behaviour of this groups, sought support of Emperor Theodosius and with a decree [5] established this mountainous region to a security zone for non-Christians, known back then as the (infidelity area), "Apistilia" in (Greek: η περιοχή των απίστων). The name also served as propaganda at the beginning of transition to Christianity. Since "Apistlia» was an offensive word, changed over time, to antonym Pitsilias.

In 653 AD due to the Arab invasion, the area of Pitsilias became the bastion of resistance, after strengthened by refugees and retreating soldiers. Mainly because of the small number (10000 Army), and after a few unsuccessful attempts, Rashidun Caliphate drafted peace treaty with local leaders of Pitsilias avoiding the ravages of guerrilla warfare

At 704AD a peace treaty between Umayyad Caliphate and Tiberios III was broken. Tiberios facilitated the repatriation of thousands of Cypriot war prisoners from Cyzicus Propontis. A large number of them settled in the region bringing the relics of the Holy Icons. Their freedom and repatriation was credited by them as a miracle through the Holy Icons' intercessions. After a few years later another miracle occurred - a general amnesty pardon for all fugitives, outlaws and militants in the area. The fame of the miracle Holy icons spread all over Cyprus and overseas. These facts led to the establishment of feasts and festivals to commemorate the Holy Icons. The thousands of pilgrims contribute to the economic growth of the region, an economic growth and stability that lasted over a period of four centuries. The history of Pitsilia and the linkage between the past and the present is an example of the Hellenic elements survival in Cyprus. The festivals of Pitsilia have a special feature, combining the Christian devout and ancient Greek joyful celebrations. The song and music contest resembles the myth[6] of Marsyas and Apollo.

See also

Notes

  1. ^ http://www.worldbank.org/projects/P008349/pitsilia-rural-development-project?lang=en
  2. ^ http://www.moa.gov.cy/moa/da/da.nsf/page44_en/page44_en?OpenDocument
  3. ^ http://www.pigizois.net/kiprioi_agioi/irakleidios.htm |" Μερικά χωριά που εγκαταλείφθηκαν Λαμπαδστό, Αχήρα, Ανθκεια"
  4. ^ https://www.ewtn.com/library/MARY/EPIPHAN.HTM
  5. ^ http://www.elesme.gr/elesmegr/periodika/t13/t13_08.htm “Εί τις τω πατρί Επιφανίω της νήσου Κύπρου ουχ υπακούει διά των θείων λόγων εξερχέσθω της Κύπρου και όπου αν θέλη κατοικείτω”
  6. ^ http://www.theoi.com/Georgikos/SatyrosMarsyas.html

References

Further reading

  • George CIORAN Χριστιανική Αρχαιολογική Εταιρεία (Christian Archaeological Society)
  • Κυπρος σταυροδρομι της Μεσογειου (Cyprus Crossroads of the Mediterranean)
  • Νεαρχος Κληριδης, Τοπωνυμια Κύπρος Nearchos Clerides, Towns and States)

See also

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