RCB Bank is supporting the restoration of the Archangel Michael Church in Turkish occupied Yialousa village. The church is also the Cathedral of Karpasia Bishopric.
Executive Director of RCB Bank, Sotos Zackheos, has presented a cheque to support restoration works at the historic church of Archangel Michael in occupied Yialousa, as part of the Bank`s Corporate Social Responsibility Policy, a RCB press release said.
During the meeting, Zackheos was informed by Bishop of Karpasia, Christoforos and the President of the community of Yialousa Panayiotis Hadjipandelis, about the great archaeological and religious significance of Archangel Michael, Cathedral of Karpasia.
Hadjipandelis expressed his gratitude to RCB, noting the importance of contributions to the difficult task of protecting the cultural heritage in the Turkish occupied areas of Cyprus.
Cyprus has been divided since 1974 when Turkish troops invaded and occupied the island’s northern third.
