Archbishop Makarios III

Mikhail Khristodoulou Mouskos (Known as "Makarios")

First President of Cyprus (1960–1977), Archbishop of the Church of Cyprus

Born 1913-08-13

Panayia, Paphos, Cyprus

Passed Away 1977-08-03 Nicosia, Cyprus

Lifespan 63 years old

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"Cyprus belongs to its people; our sovereignty and integrity will never be negotiated away."

Archival Overview

Foundational founding father and first President of the Republic of Cyprus (1960–1977) and Archbishop, who led the Cypriot anti-colonial struggle and defended the sovereignty of Cyprus through turbulent invasions and coups.

Biographical Record

Mikhail Khristodoulou Mouskos was born in Panayia on August 13, 1913. Entering Kykkos Monastery as a novice, he earned theology and law degrees at the University of Athens and Boston University before being elected Archbishop Makarios III of Cyprus in 1950 at the age of thirty-seven.

As ethnarch, Makarios spearheaded the struggle against British colonial rule, enduring exile to the Seychelles. In 1960, he was elected the inaugural President of independent Cyprus. Surviving multiple assassination attempts and the 1974 junta coup, he guided his nation with majestic statesmanship until his death in 1977.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial

Throni Hill Mausoleum near Kykkos Monastery
Kykkos, Troodos Mountains, Cyprus

                         GPS: 34.9840, 32.7410                    

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