Ancient columns and ruins at Salamis in Cyprus

Pilgrimage Day 7 · Salamis & Famagusta

Barnabas, Salamis & Famagusta

The son of Cyprus, the opening of Acts 13 and a layered Christian city.

Part of our planned pilgrimage. We are refining this day with clergy, specialist guides and local partners. The spiritual shape is in place; exact timings and arrangements will be confirmed for each departure.

At the beginning of the mission

Honouring Barnabas, son of Cyprus

Barnabas was a native of Cyprus, remembered in Acts as a generous and encouraging disciple. When he and Paul were sent out, Salamis was their first recorded place of preaching on the island.

Among the ruins of Salamis we return to the opening lines of Acts 13. Nearby, the monastery and traditional tomb of Barnabas make space to remember the man himself: companion, reconciler and missionary.

Medieval Famagusta adds another Christian chapter through its city walls and former Latin cathedral. The day is presented with historical and pastoral sensitivity, acknowledging the island’s continuing division.

“When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God.” — Acts 13:5

The pilgrim experience

A thoughtfully paced Day 7

The final order is shaped around worship, opening arrangements, weather and the needs of each group.

Early morning

Travel and crossing formalities

Set out with documents prepared and enough time for the day to remain calm.

Morning

Ancient Salamis

Read Acts 13 and follow a concise route through the city where Paul and Barnabas first preached in Cyprus.

Late morning

St Barnabas Monastery and Tomb

Explore the monastery collection and descend, where appropriate, to the traditional tomb.

Lunch

Famagusta

Share a relaxed meal before entering the medieval story of the walled city.

Afternoon

Medieval Famagusta

Walk a shaded route through the walls and Christian heritage, including the former Cathedral of St Nicholas.

Famagusta’s former cathedral reflects a later Christian chapter.

A journey of faith

Honouring Barnabas, son of Cyprus

“When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God.” — Acts 13:5

A glimpse of the day

Sacred places, human stories and time to pause

Salamis places Acts 13 within the scale of an ancient city.

Planning photographs shown under Creative Commons licences. These will be replaced and expanded with our own field photography as the route is completed.

Designed around real pilgrims

Meaningful, comfortable and unhurried

Subject to confirmation

This day depends on current official travel advice and crossing arrangements.

Documents checked

Passport, insurance and group procedures are confirmed before departure.

Heat and shade

Salamis is exposed, so timing and water stops are built into the plan.

Sensitive interpretation

Different communities and histories are described respectfully and without political tourism.

Bring your parish or Christian group

Join us in the footsteps of St Paul

This day forms part of our eight-day journey through Apostolic Cyprus.

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