Archbishop: Paphos overturned the junta’s plans

Archbishop Georgios on Monday night said it was Paphos which “overturned the junta’s plans”.

Paphos, he said, “rescued Makarios and allowed him to flee abroad to defend the interests of Cyprus from there, to save what could be saved and maintain the hope of liberation.”

He was speaking at an event organised by the Diocese of Paphos and added his “deepest appreciation and gratitude” for those who fought in Paphos against the coupists in 1974.

“The peak moment of this resistance was July 15...