Makarios III

[ muh-kar-ee-uhs, -ohs; Greek mah-kah-ree-aws ]

noun

1. Michael Christodoulos Mouskos, 1913–77, Cypriot statesman and Greek Orthodox prelate: archbishop and patriarch of Cyprus 1950–77; president 1960–77 (in exile 1974).

Makarios III

/ məˈkɑːrɪˌɒs /

noun

1. Makarios III19131977MCypriotRELIGION: archbishopMISC: patriarchPOLITICS: statesmanPOLITICS: head of state original name Mikhail Christodoulou Mouskos. 1913–77, Cypriot archbishop, patriarch, and statesman; first president of the republic of Cyprus (1960–74; 1974–77)

Example Sentences

Speaking after receiving Cyprus’ highest honor — the Grand Collar of the Order of Makarios III — from President Nicos Anastasiades at a ceremony Monday, Menendez said Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots could strike a reunification deal if left to negotiate on their own.

From Seattle Times

The frescoes will be sent to the Byzantine Art Museum of the Archbishop Makarios III Cultural Foundation in the Greek-controlled section of Nicosia, joining many other repatriated mosaics, frescoes and Byzantine icons that were looted from Orthodox churches in Northern Cyprus, then sold abroad after the Turkish invasion of the north in 1974.

From New York Times

The Post also reported claims that money had gone to Archbishop Makarios III, the President of Cyprus, and former West German Chancellor Willy Brandt.

From Time Magazine Archive

But last week, after Archbishop Makarios III, President of Cyprus, died suddenly of a heart attack ten days before his 64th birthday, even enemies could agree with the tearful epitaph of one mourning Cypriot.

From Time Magazine Archive

Within the space of five days, His Beatitude Archbishop Makarios III was driven into exile by a right-wing coup spearheaded by 650 regular Greek officers on the island to train the more than 10,000-man national guard.

From Time Magazine Archive