St. Lazarus Church

The Church of St. Lazarus is one of the most famous pilgrimage sites in Cyprus. According to legend, it is here that the relics of the holy biblical great martyr who was resurrected by Jesus are located. The church did not like it, and Lazarus fled Judea to Larnaca. This man brought Christianity to the city, was a healer. Lazarus was recognized as the patron saint of Larnaca, and grateful citizens bring wax figurines to the church every day. Inside the temple there are several rooms with columns, a carved iconostasis, a miraculous icon with the image of Lazarus, and of course, the relics of the great saint in silver crayfish. In the underground part of the church there are ancient sarcophagi, and near the temple there is a holy spring.

Entrance to the temple is free. Located in the city center, near Finikoudes embankment, port and bus station.