Sanctuary of Cyprus's patron saint featuring the apostle's subterranean rock tomb and rich archaeological museum.
Saint Barnabas Monastery stands near the ancient necropolis of Salamis where the body of the Apostle Barnabas—founder of the Church of Cyprus—was discovered in 478 AD holding a copy of Saint Matthew's Gospel.
The 18th-century monastery church houses a museum of historic icons, while the surrounding courtyard cells showcase an exceptional archaeological museum of ancient Cypriot pottery and glass. Steps nearby descend into Barnabas's underground tomb.
Located 3 km west of Ancient Salamis and 10 km north of Famagusta.
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