List of Cypriots

The following is a list of Cypriots notable enough to have their own article. They are sorted by field, then by surname (both in alphabetical order).

Academics and scientists

Actors

Artists

Businessmen

Historical figures

Jurists
  • Solon Nikitas (1937-2005), judge and jurist, Supreme Court (1988-2003), Attorney-General (2003-2005)

Musicians

Mythical figures

Political figures

Religious figures
  • Arkadios II, Archbishop (630s–643)
  • Archbishop Chrysostomos I of Cyprus, Archbishop (1977–2006)
  • Archbishop Chrysostomos II of Cyprus, Archbishop (2006–)
  • Barnabas Prominent early Christian disciple. He is traditionally identified as the founder of the Cypriot Orthodox Church. The feast day of Barnabas is celebrated on June 11.
  • Epiphanius of Salamis, Metropolitan of Cyprus (367–403)
  • Gregory II (1241–1290), Patriarch of Constantinople (1283–1289)
  • John the Merciful (7th century), Patriarch of Alexandria
  • Kyprianos, Archbishop (1810–1821)
  • Kyrillos II, Archbishop (1909–1916)
  • Kyrillos III, Archbishop (1916–1933)
  • Leontios of Neapolis (7th century), Bishop of Neapolis and writer
  • Lazarus of Bethany, ordained by Paul and Barnabus as the first Bishop of Kition following his resurrection
  • Makarios I, Archbishop of Cyprus (1854–1865)
  • Makarios II, Archbishop (1947–1950)
  • Makarios III, Archbishop, president (1960–1977)
  • Nazim al-Qubrusi, leader of the Naqshbandi-Haqqani Sufi Order
  • Peter VII (1949–2004), Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa (1997–2004)
  • Saint Spyridon (ca. 270–348)

Sports

Writers

See also

References
  1. Sakellis, Eleni (2019-02-05). "Greek-Cypriot Composer Aris Antoniades Speaks about His Work". The National Herald. Retrieved 2020-03-14.
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