Archive for 2022
2022 Christmas Message His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas
Beloved people of God,
Within the sacred hymnology of our Church, we have the privilege and great blessing to explore a treasure-trove of theological meaning, deep spiritual reflection and creative expression. Take, for example, this last stanza of St. Romanos’s …
How to make Vasilopita (New Year’s cake)
Vasilopita
(New Year’s cake)
Ingredients (serves 8-10):
250g soft butter
250g caster sugar
4 large organic eggs (room temperature), separated
Grated zest and juice of 1 large orange
100ml yoghurt or milk
4 tbsp brandy
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ …
How to cook Melomakarona
Melomakarona
(Honey Cookies)
Ingredients (makes 25-30):
For the syrup:
500g (1lb) sugar
570ml (1 pint) water
2 cinnamon sticks
4 whole cloves
½ cup honey
A few drops of lemon juice
For the biscuit:
150ml (1/4pint) olive oil
150ml (1/4pint) …
How to bake Kourabiedes (Almond Shortbread Cookies)
Kourabiedes (Almond Shortbread Cookies)
Ingredients (makes 18-20):
1 x 250g (9oz) unsalted butter, room temperature
100-150g icing or caster sugar
1 egg yolk (optional)
4 tablespoons brandy or ouzo
A few drops of vanilla extract or 2 tablespoons rosewater
50-70g …
How to cook Turkey Cypriot stuffing
Turkey Cypriot Stuffing
Ingredients:
2 tbsp olive oil
25g butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 celery sticks including the leaves, finely chopped
Giblets of the bird, finely chopped
450g minced pork or lamb
225g long …
Christmas traditions in Cyprus and Greece
To the members of the Greek Orthodox Church, Christmas comes in second after Easter. However, this is not to say that Christmas isn’t widely celebrated with unique traditions. It’s difficult to differentiate the traditions between Greece and Cyprus because they …
British nurses and paramedics plan more strikes in 2023
Britain’s health workers on Friday announced a fresh round of strikes in January, with their long-running dispute over pay and conditions with the government set to continue into 2023.
The new strike dates will heap more pressure on Britain’s state-funded …
A sprinkle of Christmas history
Every year on December 25th we celebrate the birthday of Jesus Christ. We call this time of year
Christmas as we celebrate the Mass for Christ.
Christmas is a truly magical season, bringing families and friends together to share the …
National Federation’s Christmas and New Year message
National Federation’s Christmas and New Year message
At this special time of year, we send our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones for a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2023.
I hope that this year’s …
Adverts for holidays in occupied Cyprus the third most complained about of 2022
Recently published statistics from the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) show that adverts promoting holidays to the illegally occupied area of Cyprus on ITV were the third most complained about adverts of 2022, following a campaign by the National Federation of …
