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