Larnaca Synagogue

Larnaca Synagogue
(Great Synagogue of Cyprus)
Larnaca Synagogue; (Great Synagogue of Cyprus)
	The synagogue in 2019
Religion
Affiliation	Hasidic Judaism
Rite	Nusach Ashkenaz
Ecclesiastical or organisational status	Synagogue
Leadership	Rabbi Arie Zeev Raskin
Status	Active
Location
Location	Apollodorou 4, Larnaca
Country	Cyprus
	Location of the synagogue in Cyprus
Geographic coordinates	34°54′46″N 33°37′47″E / 34.912787°N 33.629853°E
Architecture
Type	Synagogue architecture
Style	Modernist
Completed	2005
Materials	Stone

The Larnaca Synagogue or Great Synagogue of Cyprus, also known as the Cyprus Central Synagogue, is an Hasidic Jewish congregation and synagogue, that is located at Apollodorou 4, in Larnaca, Cyprus. Designed in the Modernist style, the synagogue was completed in 2005.^[1] It is the largest and oldest of the five synagogues Cyrus. The synagogue was inaugurated on 12 September 2003.^{[citation needed]}

Overview

The synagogue is affiliated with the Orthodox denomination, but welcomes Jews from other denominations and visitors of all backgrounds.^{[citation needed]}

Until its opening, Cyprus was the only EU nation without an active synagogue. Chief Rabbi of Israel Yona 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 the inauguration of a Torah scroll and the laying of the cornerstone for a mikveh.