The history of Saint Lazarus in Larnaca, Cyprus - built on the site of Lazarus' Second Tomb

The story of Saint Lazarus (Άγιος Λάζαρος, or San Lazaro) is known amongst tourists and visitors to Cyprus. He was resurrected by Jesus in the last of the signs presented in the Gospel of St John. Jesus ordered him to come out of his tomb and Lazarus walked out. What is less well known, and many tourists may miss, is that Lazarus’ second tomb was discovered on the Island of Cyprus in 890AD.
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The Church of St Lazarus is built on one of the holiest sites in the Middle East, a church that was built on the site of Lazarus' tomb in 898AD. This is a church that has had a turbulent existence. Built on the command of a Roman emperor, it was not to remain undisturbed for long. It has variously been a Benedictine monastery and a mosque. It has suffered the devastation of the Ottoman Turks who flattened its domes, and its belfry was rebuilt by the citizenry of Larnaca.
Finally, in 1972 during restoration work to the foundations, Lazarus’ tomb was rediscovered and some of the remains of Saint Lazarus were discovered. It is one of the places that you must visit if you go to a pilgrimage to Cyprus, or even for a short visit to Larnaca.
The square around the temple is filled with cafés and restaurants, and you can complement your visit with local delicacies or international cuisine.
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Larnaca, Cyprus
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Narration - Nicolas Mavreas
Video - Markos Loizou
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[@mhadjiyianni]

Cyprus, Greece, Syria, Anatolia Region and Israel need to start highlighting the important historical sites. The people living in these countries think its normal to have these important sites. For them its normal. But the rest of the world thinks that Cyprus and Greece are foreigners to Christiantity and that Christianity has nothing to do with it. Education in the Americas and other parts of world needs to seriously change.

[@petarlukabarisic7007]

What a cute guy!

[@sagitariussagitarius7684]

PRAISED GOD FOR LAZARUS LIFE ON EARTH AMEN

[@neetucyprus4771]

I love Cyprus and all the holy churches

[@ashokmattu]

There is more churches in Cyprus. Cyprus also mentioned in Holy Bible . I visited larnca church

[@TheSapphireLeo]

Also you can find Phillip and/or John and a few other's there?

[@thaddeusramos3543]

Thank you for sharing the beautiful video. Cyprus is beautiful indeed. God Bless You All!

[@FabledCity]

Very imformative video on the life of Agia Lazarou!

[@johnnyenglishnyc9820]

Thank you for such an informative video my friend!

[@lenorecatalogna9752]

yes the uSa loves Casper Weinb urgewer,Pontius Piulate.

[@lenorecatalogna9752]

MY dad Saint Lazaeyus really diud perform that miracle in 1972. He is Padre Jose Antonio Fortea,a Benedictine monk ,in Spain. He has many publications and he is on you tube as well. Thank You for the right History and preserving the churh all throughout History.

[@lenorecatalogna9752]

He chose my fervent mom, Romn C thoic,To be his immcute brie,Frnce Rit Mck. I hve two brother,rchnge Uriel and eraphim ange. Ye,he ec ped to Cypru not Frnce.

[@lenorecatalogna9752]

Thank You. My dad is Saint Lazsarus this second trime around and I rewspect your love of him till this day in Larnacaz.

[@bherr59]

Amem!

[@lenorecatalogna9752]

Trumpo even calls him a nic e guy.

[@Nick-dk5ql]

Well done. Nice video to see before visiting the church itself!

[@bherr59]

Amen! Thank you!

[@stickemuppunkitsthefunlovi4733]

Thank you. Nice video.

[@liamichael7673]

It is a beautiful church wish I could go back again.