Great Synagogue of Cyprus
Religion
Affiliation	Orthodox Judaism
Leadership	Rabbi Arie Zeev Raskin
Status	Active
Location
Location	Larnaca, Cyprus
Geographic coordinates	34°54′46″N 33°37′47″E / 34.912787°N 33.629853°E / 34.912787; 33.629853
Architecture
Completed	2005

Great Synagogue of Cyprus, also known as "Cyprus Central Synagogue" is the biggest and oldest of 5 synagogues in Cyprus. Located in Larnaca, it was inaugurated on 12 September 2003.

Overview

The synagogue is affiliated with the Orthodox denomination, but welcomes Jews from other denominations and visitors of all backgrounds. Until its opening, Cyprus was the only EU nation without a 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."^[1] 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. There is also a Jewish cemetery.^[2]