Religion of Northern Cyprus

Many people in Northern Cyprus go to church and observe religious rituals, for them this is an important part of life. Despite the fact that the locals profess Islam, there are many Orthodox holy sites, active churches and monasteries that can be visited. Other denominations are also represented in the country.

Religious peculiarities in Northern Cyprus

The majority of the local population is Muslim. Accordingly, they have their own mosques where services and other religious rituals are held. At the same time, the state itself is secular, so there is no compulsory teaching in schools, and the country’s residents can profess any other religion as they wish.

Christianity in Northern Cyprus is represented by three religions:

• Orthodoxy
• Catholicism
• Protestantism

Rules and traditions

As Northern Cyprus is a secular state with many visitors and tourists, there are no strict rules to follow in everyday life. However, if you want to visit a temple, mosque or similar place, then it is worth adhering to the customs there.

In monasteries and churches, for example, there are often cloaks and skirts that you can use to cover bare shoulders or knees. Mosques also have a negative attitude towards naked body parts and do not allow people dressed in beach style.

Holy Places

People often come to Northern Cyprus as pilgrimage groups as there are many Christian shrines here. Travelers usually have to hurry to make time everywhere, but if you are moving here for permanent residence and have your own North Cyprus property, you can You slowly explore all the interesting places.

The most famous sacred places you can start with are the following:

• Monastery of St. Andrew
• Tomb of the Apostle Barnabas
• Temple of the Most Holy Theotokos
• Basilica of the Holy Trinity
• Monastery of Saint Philo

These ancient holy places are interesting not only for pilgrims, but also for connoisseurs of history and ancient architecture. Even if you are a non-religious person, you can observe these objects as beautiful sights against the backdrop of picturesque nature.