Economic Functions of Monasticism in Cyprus: The Case of the Kykkos Monastery

The article presents a comprehensive overview of the various economic activities performed by the Kykkos Monastery in Cyprus in its long history (11th–20th centuries). The article begins with a brief review of the early centuries of Cypriot monasticism and the foundation of the monastery in the 11th...

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Main Authors: Michalis N. Michael, Victor Roudometof
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2010-12-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/1/1/54/