The National Contribution
Lysos, like many other Cypriot villages, has made significant contributions to the national history and struggles of Cyprus. Its inhabitants participated in critical periods of the island’s history, showing courage and devotion to the homeland.
During the EOKA liberation struggle (1955-1959) against British colonialism, Lysos played an active role:
- Local fighters joined the EOKA guerrilla groups, fighting for the unification of Cyprus with Greece.
- The village provided shelter and support to the fighters, as it is strategically located near the Paphos Forest, where there were hideouts.
- Important figures from the area contributed to the struggle, while some paid the price for freedom with their lives or imprisonment.
- During the Turkish invasion of 1974, many residents of Lysos participated in the defense of Cyprus as reservists of the National Guard.
- There were missing and fallen, as well as families affected by the tragic consequences of the invasion.
- Lysos, despite the challenges and difficulties of history, kept the flame of Hellenism and Cypriot tradition unextinguished.
- The village’s cultural and national events honor heroes and events of Cypriot history, keeping the memory alive in the new generations.
Lysos is a village with a patriotic spirit, which has contributed to the national struggles of Cyprus, demonstrating the endurance and dedication of its people to the principles of freedom and justice.