page_title: Religion in Cyprus
section_title: Judaism
hierarchical_section_title: Religion in Cyprus / Judaism
caption_attribution_description: English: Jews for Cyprus sign "Happy Chanukkah" in Makariou Avenue
context_page_description: Religion in Cyprus is characterised by two main religious beliefs and practices; Christianity makes up 73% of the population of the island. Most Greek Cypriots, and thus the majority of the population of Cyprus, are members of the autocephalous Greek Orthodox, whereas most Turkish Cypriots are officially Sunni Muslims. There are also Bahá'í, Catholic, Jewish, Protestant, Maronite, Armenian Apostolic, and non-religious communities in Cyprus.
context_section_description: Jewish presence in Cyprus dates back to the 3rd century BC, after trade relations had been established between Cyprus and Israel. Today, approximately 1,800 Cypriots are Jewish. There is a Synagogue in Larnaca.
caption: Public menorah in Nicosia
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