Omodos is a wine-producing village. It can be admires for its gravel-paved central square and its rich architecture.According to tradition, the village accepted the Christian faith around 150 AD. One night, the inhabitants saw a great fire and after search the area, they discover a small cross hidden in a cave. A chapel was build near the cave and with the passing of time a monastery was built to accommodate the pilgrims who sought cure from the Holy Cross. The history of the Monastery of the Holy Cross is long and dates back to 327 AD when Agia Eleni (Saint Helen) visited the island.
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