Economic Functions of Monasticism in Cyprus

The Case of the Kykkos Monastery

Datos Bibliográficos

ID3382185
AutoresRoudometof (0000-0001-7886-6048, University of Cyprus, autor de correspondencia), Victor Roudometof, Michalis N Michael (University of Cyprus)
Año2010
Volumen1
Número1
Páginas54-77
Fecha de publicación2010-12-01
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaReligions (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 2077-1444 • E-ISSN: 2077-1444
EditorialMDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT)
DOI10.3390/rel1010054
OpenAlexW2005237731
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas8
Referencias citadas10

The article presents a comprehensive overview of the various economic activities performed by the Kykkos Monastery in Cyprus in its long history (11th-20th centuries). The article begins with a brief review of the early centuries of Cypriot monasticism and the foundation of the monastery in the 11th century. Then, the analysis focuses on the economic activities performed during the period of the Ottoman rule (1571-1878). Using primary sources from the monastery's archives, this section offers an overview of the various types of monastic land holdings in the Ottoman era and the strategies used to purchase them. Using 19th century primary sources, it further presents a detailed account of the multifaceted involvement and illustrates the prominent role of the monastery in the island's economic life (land ownership, stockbreeding activities, lending of money, etc.). Next, it examines the changes in monastic possessions caused by the legislation enacted by the post-1878 British colonial administration. The legislation caused the loss of extensive land holdings and was the subject of extensive controversy

Ancient history · Archaeology · Art · Business · Late 19th century · Legislation · Library science · Monasticism · Political science · Byzantine Studies and History · Cyprus History, Politics, Society · History · Islamic Studies and History · Law

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