Chrysiliou Χρυσηλιού

Chrysiliou is a small Greek community in the occupied part of the Lefkosia District.

Geographical Location: It lies 32 km West of Nicosia and 2 km Northeast of Morfou.

Population: The population of this community in 1960 numbered 69 (all Greeks).

Christian Places of Worship: Within this community, is the church of Sotir.

Effects of the 1974 Turkish Invasion: During the Turkish Invasion of 1974, this community was taken over by the Turkish army and as a result the whole of its Greek population was ethnically cleansed. Since then, the Turkish occupation forces and the illegal occupation authority prevent their return.

Churches, Chapels & Cemeteries

Metamorphosis Sotiros Church

Church

Chrysiliou Greek Orthodox Cemetery

Cemetery