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==Source==George Tsoulios In 1802, Kyprianos returned to his [[monastery]] and Tasos Hadjisa short time later was engaged as an [[oikonomos]] (cf. ''Historical Album [[Clergy awards]]) of the Greek War Archbishopric. In 1810, he was elected Archbishop of Independence 1821: An Illustrated ChronicleCyprus. Vol 1'He placed his main efforts on revitalizing the island's education. TranslIn 1812, Abp. Kypros Psyllides and Patroclos StavrouKyprianos founded the Pancyprian Gymnasium (Παγκύπριο Γυμνάσιο). MelissaThe school, Athenswhich became the oldest high school on Cyprus, [197-]was originally named the Hellenic School (Ελληνική Σχολή).
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Archbishop '''Kyprianos of Cyprus (d.1821) ''' was born at [[w:Strovolos|Strovolos]], a suburb of Nicosia. While still a child he entered the [[w:Machairas Monastery|Machairas Monasteryprimate]] where he received his first education. In 1783 while travelling in Wallachia, he became a protege of Prince Michael Soutsos ''(a scion of the great [[w:Phanariotes|Phanariote]] family Church of Soutsos, [[w:Dragoman|Grand DragomanCyprus]], and Hospodar of Moldavia)'' and suceeded in completing from 1810 to his studies death in the Greek schools flourishing there1821. In 1802 he returned to During his monastery and a short time later was engaged tenure as an [[Economos|oeconomosarchbishop]] (a rank higher than the priest) of the Archbishopric. In 1810 he was elected [http://orthodoxwiki.org/Cyprus#Hierarchical_Succession_of_the_Archbishopric_See_of_Cyprus Archbishop of Cyprus] and concentrated his efforts on revitalizing the island's education. He was hanged by for the Turks Orthodox people on the [[July 9]] 1821Cyprus.
==Life==
Abp. Kyprianos was born at [[w:Strovolos|Strovolos]], a suburb of Nicosia. While still a child he entered the [[Machairas Monastery (Cyprus)|Machairas Monastery]] where he began his education and was [[tonsure]]d a [[monasticism|monastic]]. In 1781, Kyprianos was appointed Bishop of Libya by Patriarch [[Kyprianos of Alexandria]]. In 1783 while traveling in Wallachia, he became a protégé of Prince Michael Soutsos ''(a scion of the great [[w:Phanariotes|Phanariote]] family of Soutsos, [[w:Dragoman|Grand Dragoman]], and Hospodar of Moldavia)''. He completed his education in the Greek schools that flourishing there.
As the nineteenth century began Greek partisans became more active in pressing for Greek independence from the Ottoman Empire. In 1818, Abp. Kyprianos became involved when he was initiated into the Greek revolutionary Friendly Society (Filiki Eteria) which was preparing the ground for war and liberation. When asked in 1820 by Alexander Ypsilantis, the leader of the Filiki Eteria, to support Cyprus joining the struggle, Abp. Kyprianos pragmatically suggested that support by Cyprus be through money and supplies, as isolated Cyprus would end up a disaster with no defenses itself. The revolt by Filiki Eteria began on [[March 25]], 1821, but failed.
In retaliation, the Pasha of Cyprus, Kucuk Mehmet, began arresting prominent Cypriots. Abp. Kyprianos was advised to leave the island, but refused. On [[July 9]], 1821, Kucuk Mehmet began the execution of almost 500 prominent Cypriot Greeks, including Abp. Kyprianos. On July 9, Abp. Kyprianos was hanged on a tree across from the former palace of the Lusignan Kings of Cyprus. {{start box}}{{succession|before=?|title=Bishop of Libya|years=1781-17xx|after=?}}{{succession|before=Matheos|title=[[List of Archbishops of Cyprus|Archbishop of Cyprus]]|years=1810-1821|after=Gerassmios III}}{{end box}} ==Sources==*George Tsoulios and Tasos Hadjis. ''Historical Album of the Greek War of Independence 1821: An Illustrated Chronicle. Vol 1''. Transl. Kypros Psyllides and Patroclos Stavrou. Melissa, Athens, [197-].*[http://www.daedalus.gr/prdinformatics/HOC/nationmartykyprianosslaughterAEn.htm The hanging of Archbishop Kyprianos] ==External Linklinks==*[[w:Kyprianos|''Kyprianos of Cyprus'' at Wikipedia]]*[http://orthodoxresearchinstitute.org/resources/hierarchs/cyprus/former.htm#kyprianos_arch Listing] at the Orthodox Research Institute*[http://wiki.phantis.com/index.php/War_of_Independence War of Independence]*[http://www.mlahanas.de/Cyprus/Education/PancyprianGymnasium.html Pancyprian Gymnasium]
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