Cyprus: Religious Freedom
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U.S.
Department of State Human Rights Report 1998
Freedom of religion generally
is respected. Although missionaries have the legal right to proselytize
in both communities, missionary activities are monitored closely by
the Greek Cypriot Orthodox Church and by both Greek Cypriot and Turkish
Cypriot authorities.
Turkish Cypriots residing in the southern part of the island and non-Muslims
in the north are allowed to practice their religions. Restrictions
on the right of Greek Cypriots resident in the north to visit Apostolos
Andreas monastery have been eased. Greek Cypriots living in the north,
in groups of 20 or more, now may visit the monastery every Sunday
and on religious holidays. An application to replace a retiring priest
has been pending for more than 18 months.
Source: Country Reports
on Human Rights Practices for 1998, U.S. Department of State.
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