Church of Profitis Elias - Protaras

Church of Profitis Elias - Protaras

Built on a steep cliff

The Church of Prophet Elias is built on a steep cliff in the Protaras area and is visible from miles away.
Photo:Constantinos Antoniadis

This chapel was built in 1984 and was built on the site of another smaller Byzantine chapel.
Photo: Apostolos Kadis

Access to the chapel is a bit difficult as anyone who wishes to visit it has to climb 156 stairs!
Photo: Σελίδα Το Παραλίμνι

Nearby you can see a beautiful park where guests can relax.
Photo:Giorgos Petridis‎

Hundreds of visitors, in the summer months, come to worship the grace of Prophet Elia but also to enjoy the splendid panoramic view spreading in front of their eyes.
Photo:ΑΝΔΡΕΑΣ ΧΡΙΣΤΟΦΟΡΟΥ

In the evenings, the hill with the chapel of Prophet Elias is illuminated and creates an exquisite site.
Photo: Andrew Karter

Every year, on 20th July, there is a brilliant event at the chapel, with the visits of thousands of believers.

For the map of the area, click HERE​​​​​​​

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