Kathikas
Encyclopedia
Kathikas is one of the Laona villages in the Paphos District
of Cyprus. It is situated on a plateau 23 kilometers north of Paphos. It has an altitude of 645m and a population of 333.
It is well known for its grape production, most notably sultana grapes.
It also has a flourishing agrotourism industry.
Its also the god of Kathikism, the religion of Peter Theo the Great. Furthermore it is the headquarters of the terrorist organisation, Al Kathika
Akamas
is of the last unspoilt areas of the Mediterranean.
The ruins of the abandoned village of Old Theletra. The inhabitants of Theletra were moved in the 1980s due to fears over landslides.
On February 24, 2007, the residents of Kathikas awoke to the news that two of the locals had been murdered.
In November 5, 2011, a resident of Kathikas had put into his colleague's anus a compressed air pump and his intestiles exploded.
31 March - Feast Day of Ayios Ipatios
12 June - Feast Day of Ayios Ounoufrios
17 July - Feast Day of Ayia Marina
August - Festival of the Grapes
It is also interesting to visit Kathikas during Orthodox Easter
Paphos District
Paphos District is one of the six districts of Cyprus and it is situated in the western part of Cyprus. Its main town and capital is Paphos. The entire district is controlled by the internationally recognized government of Cyprus...
of Cyprus. It is situated on a plateau 23 kilometers north of Paphos. It has an altitude of 645m and a population of 333.
It is well known for its grape production, most notably sultana grapes.
It also has a flourishing agrotourism industry.
Landmarks
Avakas Gorge is a natural attraction.Its also the god of Kathikism, the religion of Peter Theo the Great. Furthermore it is the headquarters of the terrorist organisation, Al Kathika
Akamas
Akamas
Akamas , is a promontory and cape at the northwest extremity of Cyprus with an area of 230 square kilometres. Ptolemy described it as a thickly wooded headland, divided into two by summits [a mountain range] rising towards the north...
is of the last unspoilt areas of the Mediterranean.
The ruins of the abandoned village of Old Theletra. The inhabitants of Theletra were moved in the 1980s due to fears over landslides.
Famous people
- Kypros ChrysostomidesKypros ChrysostomidesKypros Chrysostomides is a Cypriot politician, member of Cyprus Parliament. He was born in the village of Kathikas in Paphos in July 1942. He graduated from the Paphos Gymnasium....
politician and member of the Cypriot parliament was born in Kathikas - Antreas Troulliotis: Proud creator of the popular phrase "En i doulia sou"
- Kyriacos Mavronikolas defence minister in the Tassos Papadopoulos government was born in Kathikas
- Tolos o Kolos: He is a well known buff giant which is also known as Christoforos. His other nicknames are Tolos o Kolos, Tolos o Polos,Tolos o stolos,Tolos o molos, Tolos o Tolos, Tolos o Volos, and Tolo pou ton troeis olo.
- Stavros o Tavros: The Ultimate hacker. His ultimate goal is to install LinuxLinuxLinux is a Unix-like computer operating system assembled under the model of free and open source software development and distribution. The defining component of any Linux system is the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released October 5, 1991 by Linus Torvalds...
in the school's computers. His other nicknames are Stavros o Tavros, Stavros o Kaulos, Stavros o Pavlos, Stavros o Stavlos, Stavros o Gauros, Stavros o Garos, Stavros o Stavros, o Stavros o Mavros etc. - Peter Theo: Also known as Roulis Proktoulis : Rouly the Anus
- Antikathikas: Sworn enemy of the Kathikas. He is an owner of a WMDWMDWMD may refer to:* Weapon of mass destruction, a term used to describe munitions with the capacity to kill large numbers of human beings indiscriminately* Weighted mean difference, a measure in statistical meta-analysis...
called Trololo and he uses it to terrorize Kathikists. Kathix of course counterstrikes with farting fire with his hands. This damages Antikathikas health greately. He is Also known as Orestis o Pirosvestis, as he desperately tries to put off the fire caused by Kathikas farts. - George Georghiou In addition to being director of Cyprus Airways and Secretary to the Council of Ministers, he also the general manager of planning department of the government. He was born in Kathikas
- Andrew DemetriouAndrew DemetriouAndrew Demetriou is the chief executive officer of the Australian Football League and a former Australian rules footballer. He is the youngest son of Greek-Cypriot immigrants and, before becoming a VFL player, he worked in the dental import industry...
, chief executive officer of the Australian Football League - his mother was born in Kathikas - George Taramides, well-known Cypriot Dentist, inserted the first dental implant on the island. His vision made reality the creation of the Church of Ayios Ipatios in Kathikas. He is the author of the book: " Avakas Gorge: A travelogue."
- Galatia Taramidou, aunt to Dr. George Taramides (1924–2009) Former actor member of the Cyprus craft union which staged a variety plays at Magical Palace theatre in Nicosia. She played the protagonist in "Kiss me Deadly", (Author Spillane, Mickey).
Kathikas In The News
On April 7, 2000, a Kathikas man was arrested in connection with the theft of an ancient sarcophagus.On February 24, 2007, the residents of Kathikas awoke to the news that two of the locals had been murdered.
In November 5, 2011, a resident of Kathikas had put into his colleague's anus a compressed air pump and his intestiles exploded.
Annual Events and Celebrations
25 March - Feast Day of the church of Panayia Evangelistrais31 March - Feast Day of Ayios Ipatios
12 June - Feast Day of Ayios Ounoufrios
17 July - Feast Day of Ayia Marina
August - Festival of the Grapes
It is also interesting to visit Kathikas during Orthodox Easter