An exhibition structured in two sections, titled "God was revealed - The people rejoieced" invites visitors to explore the history of Christmas and the traditions of the Twelve Days of Christmas. 

GOD WAS REVEALED

The Birth of Christ is the central event in the history of the world and the beginning of the salvation of humanity, an event that is expressed through doxology and thanksgiving from the faithful, hymns and icons.

"What shall we offer Thee, O Christ, who for our sake hast appeared on earth as man? Every creature made by Thee offers Thee thanks. The angels offer Thee a hymn; the heavens a star; the Magi, gifts; the shepherds, their wonder; the earth, its cave; the wilderness, the manger: and we offer Thee a Virgin Mother.

Through the image of the Nativity, the mystery of the the incarnation and the spiritual greatness of the feast is immediately understood. Christmas, as a reality connected to the revelation of the the Word of God and with His incarnation from the Holy Spirit and Mary, the Virgin, and as an event related to the physical circumcision and the the Baptism of Christ, and with His presence among the saints, as in well as St Basil, are introduced in the exhibition.

At the outdoor exhibition organized by the "Saint Epiphanios" Cultural Academy. selected icons are presented that originate from non-occupied parishes of the Diocese of Constatnia and Ammochostos. The icons are accompanied by the narration of the events. given through texts of the New Testament.

"The viewer is invited to explore the story as it is interpreted by unique brush of iconographers from various schools and eras, and handed down from the sacred texts.

THE PEOPLE REJOICED

In the second section aspects of the folk worship of the Twelve Days in Cyprus are presented through texts and sketches .