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| Larnaca Synagogue (Great Synagogue of Cyprus) | |
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 The synagogue in 2019 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hasidic Judaism |
| Rite | Nusach Ashkenaz |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Synagogue |
| Leadership | RabbiArie Zeev Raskin |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Apollodorou 4,Larnaca |
| Country | Cyprus |
  Location of the synagogue inCyprus | |
| Geographic coordinates | 34°54′46″N33°37′47″E / 34.912787°N 33.629853°E /34.912787; 33.629853 |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Synagogue architecture |
| Style | Modernist |
| Completed | 2005 |
| Materials | Stone |
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TheLarnaca Synagogue orGreat Synagogue of Cyprus, also known as theCyprus Central Synagogue, is anHasidicJewish congregation andsynagogue, that is located at Apollodorou 4, inLarnaca,Cyprus. Designed in theModernist style, the synagogue was completed in 2005.[1] It is the largest and oldest of the five synagogues in Cyprus. The synagogue was inaugurated on 12 September 2003.[citation needed]
The synagogue is affiliated with theOrthodox denomination, but welcomes Jews from other denominations and visitors of all backgrounds.[citation needed]
Until its opening, Cyprus was the onlyEU nation without an active synagogue.Chief Rabbi of IsraelYona Metzger told a crowd at the inauguration ceremony, "This is a historic event for Cyprus. We are very happy Cyprus is open to all religions."[2] Cypriot Education Minister Pefkios Georgiades said, "Cyprus is a state where all religions are tolerated and we welcome the Jewish synagogue." The ceremony included theinauguration of a Torah scroll and the laying of the cornerstone for amikveh.
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