Chrysovalantis Kyriacou

Chrysovalantis Kyriacou is a Visiting Assistant Professor at the School of Humanities, Social and Education Sciences at European University Cyprus. He holds a PhD in History (2016) from Royal Holloway College, University of London, and an MA in Late Antique and Byzantine Studies (2011) from the same institution. His research focuses on Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Cypriot art, ecclesiastical relations, and cultural identity. He has held academic positions including Adjunct Assistant Professor at European University Cyprus (2022–present) and Adjunct Tutor at the Church of Cyprus School of Theology (2019–present).

Education:

• PhD in History, University of London Royal Holloway College (2016)
• MA in Late Antique and Byzantine Studies, University of London Royal Holloway College (2011)
• Bachelor's Degree in History and Archaeology, University of Cyprus (2010)

His research explores the interplay between ecclesiastical politics, artistic expression, and cultural identity in medieval Cyprus, with a focus on the Byzantine and post-Byzantine eras. Key themes include cross-cultural exchanges between Cyprus and the Byzantine Empire, the impact of Latin rule on Orthodox identity, and the material culture of early Christian worship. His publications analyze topics like post-Byzantine ecclesiastical networks and the socio-religious dynamics of Cyprus under foreign rule.

Dr. Kyriacou has contributed to major academic volumes on Cypriot history and art, blending interdisciplinary methods to reconstruct historical narratives through textual and archaeological evidence. His work bridges historical analysis with art historical interpretation, offering new perspectives on Cypriot cultural continuity and transformation.

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