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Funeral of Cypriot Artist Andreas Karagian to be Held on Monday

Published March 27, 2026, 20:14
Funeral of Cypriot Artist Andreas Karagian to be Held on Monday

The funeral of Cypriot painter and writer Andreas Karagian will be held on Monday, March 30th, at public expense, as a sign of recognition for his contribution to Cypriot culture. Karagian passed away on Thursday at the age of 83. The funeral service will take place at the Catholic Church of the Holy Cross in Nicosia, and donations will be made to the Cyprus Red Cross and ACCEPT LGBTQ+ Cyprus in lieu of wreaths. Numerous political parties, organizations, and individuals have expressed their sorrow over the loss of Karagian, recognizing his significant contribution to Cypriot art and literature, as well as his struggle for freedom of expression and the promotion of diversity.