Which monastery stands on a mountain peak in the Larnaca District and is linked with a Holy Cross legend of Saint Helena?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Stavrovouni Monastery
- Step 1: Tradition says Saint Helena was carrying a piece of the True Cross when she was shipwrecked on Cyprus. Step 2. The cross is said to have moved to a hilltop, where she left a piece of it and built a small chapel; the monastery of Stavrovouni stands there. Answer: Stavrovouni Monastery. Why not the others: Kykkos is known for its icon of the Virgin attributed to Saint Luke; Machairas and Chrysorrogiatissa are not tied to the Holy Cross legend.
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