Hybridity in Late Medieaval Ecclesiastical Architecture of Cyprus and the Difficulties of Identifying Saints Peter and Paul of Famagusta, in: Identity / Identities in Late Medieval Cyprus, ed. Guillaume Saint-Guillain, Tassos Papacostas, Nicosia 2014, pp. 241-279. (original) (raw)

The paper explores the complexities surrounding the identification of the church of Saints Peter and Paul in Famagusta, Cyprus, a structure with origins tied to both Latin and possibly Benedictine influences dating back to the mid-fourteenth century. By scrutinizing historical maps and texts, the investigation reveals discrepancies in the placements of significant ecclesiastical buildings in relation to the royal palace, highlighting the challenges of relying on these sources for accurate historical interpretation. The study reflects on broader themes of cultural and religious identity as embodied by the architectural hybridity seen in these medieval structures.