Konia
Konia is a village in the province of Paphos, situated 5 kilometers from the homonymous town, 54 kilometers northwest of Limassol and 150 kilometers southwest of Nicosia.
Built among the verdant nature, the carob trees, olive and terebinth trees, at an altitude of 200 meters on a beautiful hillside, the settlement of Koni with its panoramic view and the approximately 2,000 inhabitants, is constantly developing due to its tranquil surroundings, lack of humidity and due to the good climate prevailing in the area. Particularly in spring, the wildflowers that fill the slopes give another dimension of beauty to the already amazing natural setting.
Built among the verdant nature, the carob trees, olive and terebinth trees, at an altitude of 200 meters on a beautiful hillside, the settlement of Koni with its panoramic view and the approximately 2,000 inhabitants, is constantly developing due to its tranquil surroundings, lack of humidity and due to the good climate prevailing in the area. Particularly in spring, the wildflowers that fill the slopes give another dimension of beauty to the already amazing natural setting.
The name of the village came from the word Konya, which is the name of the city of Iconium of Asia Minor, in which 4,000 Greeks dwelt. Probably the first inhabitants of the community were Greeks who arrived here from Asia Minor. A place with a tradition of mulberry cultivation, with the leaves of which silkworms are fed for silk production, Konia was previously also known for its terebinth trees, from the fruit of which oil was extracted, and the tar of Paphos used in dental fillings.
The main church of the community is dedicated to Saint Jacob and is a modern building of 1981, built at the same location as the old church that collapsed after the great earthquake that struck Paphos in 1953. The saint celebrates on the 23rd of October, and on this day his icon is processed through the streets of the community. Outside the temple, there is the Heroes' monument, devoted to the fallen inhabitants of the community. Close to the traditional drinking fountain of the village, the icon of Panagia Chrysokoniotissa was discovered, which is now decorated in an iconostasis.