RTCYPP News 20.11.2021

RTCYPP News 20.11.2021

This Sunday the Armenian Church of Cyprus celebrates the Enkainia, fortieth anniversary of the Armenian Church of the Holy Mother-of-God in Nicosia.
Having lost access to their own church due to the intercommunal fights in 1963, the faithful were obliged to conduct services in various different places, including the Greek Orthodox chapel of Ayios Dhometios, through the generosity of Archbishop Makarios of blessed memory, whilst for larger feasts the Anglican community generously made available St. Paul's Cathedral. Thé Nareg School assembly hall was also used. But, at length, the community, through many sacrifices - as well as the generous assistance of the Church of Westphalia in Germany and other sister churches, was able to erect a new church, carrying the same name as their Church on Victoria Street in Arabahmet neighberhood.
On 21-22 November 1981 the Church of Sourp Asdvadzadzin was consecrated with Their Holinesses, Catholicoi Khoren II and Karekin II of the Great House of Cilicia and His Grace, Bishop Zareh Aznaworean, all of Blessed Memory.
We congratulate His Eminence Archbishop Khoren and the community as they prepare to celebrate this occassion.
(Adapted text from Background information by Haig Utidjian)

RTCYPP News 18.11.2021

RTCYPP News 18.11.2021

In 2020 every 27 hours there was a report that a child was a victim of sexual abuse in Cyprus.
Today November 18, we join the campaign led by the Office of the Commissioner for the Right of the Child to mark European Day for the Protection of Children Against Sexual Exploitation & Abuse and Call on everyone to do what they can to put an end to exploitation & sexual abuse of children in Cyprus.

RTCYPP News 18.11.2021

RTCYPP News 18.11.2021

On 25 November, Office of RTCYPP invites members of Religious & faith based communities in Cyprus to join UNFICYP & the Australian High Commission to mark 16 days of activism against gender-based violence and stand up against human trafficking in Cyprus.

RTCYPP News 12.11.2021

RTCYPP News 12.11.2021

On the occasion of the feast St Chrysostomos, Religious Leaders of Cyprus joined by Msgr. George Panamthundil, Charge d’Affaires of the Holy See, Ambassador Hagelberg of Sweden and the Director of the Office of RTCYPP gather at the Archbishopric of the Greek Orthodox Church of Cyprus to congratulate H.B Archbishop Chrysostomos II on his Nameday.

RTCYPP News 02.11.2021

RTCYPP News 02/11/2021

Marking the feast of All Saints Day, which is holy in the Western Christian tradition, the Apostolic delegation Nuncio H.E. The Most Reverend Yllana prayed at the Catholic Church and cemetery in the Buffer zone together with the Latin Patriarchal vicar Rev.Father Jerzy Kraj.
All Saints day is designated to honour & show reverence to saints both canonized & unknown.

RTCYPP News 02/11/2021

RTCYPP News 02/11/2021

The RTCYPP warmly welcomed the new Apostolic Nuncio H.E. Archbishop Adolfo Tito Jr Camac YLLANA and had the opportunity for a fruitful exchange. His Excellency was accompanied by the newly appointed Charge d’affaires of the Holy See to Cyprus H.E. Monsignor George Panamthundil.
H.E. Ambassador Hagelberg of Sweden hosted the meeting which took place at the Swedish Residence organized by the Officd of RTCYPP.
The religious leaders reaffirmed their united witness for human rights & human dignity striving for justice, peace & reconciliation.
Photo crédit. K-Arkatites

RTCYPP News 26.10.2021

RTCYPP News 26.10.2021

Such a privilege for the Office of RTCYPP to welcome Sweden’s Ambassador for Gender Equality & Coordinator for Its Feminist foreign policy, Her Excellency Sofia Calltorp to the Home for Cooperation and a unique opportunity to have dialogue with the Greek & Turkish Cypriot Co-chairpersons of the Technical Committee on Gender Equality, respected women leaders in Cyprus, including colleagues from the Good offices of the UN Secretary General & UNFICYP.
“Having Ambassador Calltorp among us was not just inspiring, but a unique opportunity to come together with some of the prominent pillars of Cyprus struggle for gender equality, peace & security, to learn from Sweden’s experience & look for practical ways to build viable peace & a sustainable society based on rights.” Said Salpy Eskidjian, Director of the Office of RTCYPP.
The visit of Ambassador Calltorp was hosted and organized by the Embassy of Sweden in Nicosia led by Deputy Head of mission Mr Bengt Baedecke and Mrs Michaela Calonius.

RTCYPP News 21.10.2021

RTCYPP News 21.10.2021

Ambassador Hagelberg of Sweden visits the Mosques of Bayrakdar, Koprulu, Arnavut, Cami-Kbir as well as the Muslim cemetery in Polemidhia and meets with Muslim faith community leadership in Nicosia & Limassol. The visits were organized following a joint decision of the religious leaders of Cyprus requesting the Office of RTCYPP to coordinate different meetings & field visits to Christian & Muslim places of worship & cemeteries in Cyprus to advance the right to freedom of religion or belief and ensure the protection of the religious heritage of Cyprus. #Rtcypp #peacebuilding #FoRB

RTCYPP 15.10.2021

RTCYPP 15.10.2021

The Ambassador of Sweden, H.E. Mr Anders Hagelberg paid a courtesy visit to congratulate the newly enthroned Archbishop of the Maronite Church, H.E. Selim Sfeir who warmly welcomed Ambassador Hagelberg & the Director of the Office of RTCYPP, Salpy Eskidjian. Archbishop Sfeir expressed his deep respects and appreciation to the Ambassador for his efforts and reiterated his full support & participation in the dialogue of the religious leaders for peace & reconciliation.
The meeting took place within the framework of the RTCYPP, a peace building initiative of the religious leaders, under the Auspices of the Embassy of Sweden.
Photo Crédit: Office of RTCYPP