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Andreas kalopedis the brother of
Michalakis Kalopedis I, has worked on icons such as the one of Mary in the church located in the village of Kiti, outside the town of Larnaca. Today Michalakis Kalopedis I, George Kalopedis II and Michael Kalopedis II represent the three generations that continue the
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and Jesus. These are left uncovered so that their iconographical image can be displayed. One day a
Turkish man, one of the many that used to live in the village, had walked into this Greek Orthodox Church and stubbed the icon of Mary in the left eye. As a result the man permanently lost his vision.
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at this monastery. The jewellers of the family were asked to create a silver cross where in its center the piece of the holy cross of Jesus was placed. The silver cross is decorated with hammering with an image representing the moment of the resurrection and images and representations of saints and
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In 1981 a silver icon for the church of Holy Mary at the village of
Kivissili was made. The icon is one of the most elaborately decorated icons made by the Kalopedis family. The icon was made to cover an existing painting. The silver icon however does not cover the face of
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The silver cross that was made for the monastery of
Staurovouni is one of the significant pieces made by the family since the monastery is one of the most hallowed places in the Christian faith. It is the monastery which according to a religious tradition was founded by
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style icons and ecclesiastical art, found in
Orthodox churches. Stylianos Kalopedis started the business in 1888 which has been passed down from father to son for five generations. Their style incorporates cultural influences, both ancient and modern.
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Stylianos at first had moved to the village of Vasa where he had met his wife and remained there for 15 years. When his family started growing he decided to move back to
Nicosia. In October 1931 there was an uprising of the Cypriot people against the
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making. When he was 20 years old his mentor told him that he had achieved a skill level with which he could open his own workshop. His mentor then provided him with a workbench and work tools. The year was 1888 and the family tradition had begun.
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colonists. To protect his family
Stylianos moved them back to his birthplace Lefkara. He wanted to ensure he could pass down his skills and knowledge of the art that he was practicing to his children so that they would continue the profession.
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Giorgos
Kalopedis I, became an attraction for locals, visitors and tourists because he brought his art to the street. He worked on a table that was placed on the pavement outside his store, where people could watch his art in the making.
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The workshop at
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Other icons made by the family are works for the church of St. Savvas at the village of Leivadia, outside the town of Larnaca.
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