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| − | '''The Pancyprian Gymnastic Association Stadium (GSP Stadium)''' ([[Greek language|Greek]] Στάδιο Γυμναστικός Σύλλογος Παγκύπρια) is a [[football (soccer)|football]] stadium in [[Nicosia]], [[Cyprus]]. It is the largest stadium in Cyprus with a capacity of 22,859 and was built in [[1999]]. It serves as the home stadium for the Nicosia Clubs of [[APOEL FC|APOEL]], [[Omonia FC|AC Omonia]] and [[Olympiakos Nicosia FC|Olympiakos]]. The [[Cyprus national football team]] also plays its home games there. It was also the name of the Old GSP Stadium which was at the centre of Nicosia with capacity of 12,000. | + | '''Chrysostomos I''' was a former [[List of Archbishops of Cyprus|Archbishop of Cyprus]]. |
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| − | == Old GSP Stadium ==
| + | Chrysostomos was born on [[September 27]], [[1927]], in the village of [[Statos]], [[Paphos province]], [[Cyprus]], to a poor family. After finishing primary school in his native village, he continued his studies in [[Kykkos Monastery]]. By the scholarship of [[Kykkos Monastery]], whom he served as a monk, he finished the [[Pancyprian Gymnasium]] in [[1950]] and he studied theology and literature in the [[University of Athens]]. |
| − | The first committee of GSP, made use of the gym of the ''Cypriot Association'' as a stadium, near the church of Saint Savvas, which was later renamed to ''Pancypria Gym''. The administration was assigned to Theofanis Theodotou who had participated many times in the Gymnastic events in [[Greece]] and had twice won the laurel of victory.
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| − | After these, the board of Directors of GSP, using stocks of the Greek Orthodox residents of Nicosia, bought some space outside the walls of Nicosia and in [[1902]], the new gym was constructed with capacity of 12,000 seats. As Nicolaos Katalanos writes in the ''Cypriot Album '' in 1914, ''broad and in an excellent location and made this the first in the whole East and second only to the [[Panathinaiko Stadium|Panathens Stadium]]''.
| + | Chrysostomos was ordained a deacon on [[February 18]], [[1951]]. The following year, he left Cyprus for [[Athens]] for higher studies. He graduated from the Theological School of the [[University of Athens]] in [[1961]] and returned to Cyprus. On [[October 29]], [[1961]], he was ordained a priest. |
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| − | Since [[1934]] this Stadium had been called ''G.S.P. Stadium of Eugenia and Antonios Theodotou'' in honor of its great benefactors and their significant donation to the Gymnastic Association. The GSP Stadium of Eugenia and Antonios Theodotou, according to article 42 of the Association's memorandum, has been registered in the name of the [[Archbishop of Cyprus]] on [[8 May]] [[1951]]. Excellent athletes of GSP who won significant victories not only in Cyprus but abroad as well, brightened this stadium with their presence. GSP was linked with classic athletes of the capital and became the expresser (spirit) of the track and field.
| + | Chrysostomos taught theology from [[1961]] until [[1966]] at the Pancyprian Gymnasium. He left Cyprus again in 1966 for graduate studies in [[Greece]]. On [[July 28]], [[1973]] he was elected Bishop of Cyprus. |
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| − | At the same time GSP Stadium was used by the football clubs of Nicosia (mainly by Omonia, APOEL and Olympiakos) and became the center of all athletic meetings in Cyprus. The GSP Stadium was also associated with important pages of the history of the Greek Cypriots. Great events and important speeches supporting the Unitary Referendum and the ending of the colonialism took place within the GSP.
| + | Chrysostomos was a staunch supporter of Archbishop [[Makarios III]]. He did not take part in the ecclesiastical coup against him and, after the political coup d' etat of [[July 15]], [[1974]], worked for Makarios' return to Cyprus. After the latter's death on [[August 3]], [[1977]], Chrysostomos became interim Archbishop until [[November 12]] of that same year when he was elected as Makarios' successor. |
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| − | After the construction of the Makarion Athletic Center, GSP Stadium began to fall behind. Step by step, athletic events were transferred to the Makarion Stadium. Because of the popularity of football in Cyprus and Nicosia teams, Old GSP seemed to small for the fans of such teams, and the two greatest teams of Nicosia and Cyprus, APOEL and Omonia were transferred to [[Makario Stadium]] with capacity of 16,000 seats between 1977 and 1978. Since then, it was used as home for Olympiakos Nicosia until 1994. In the past it was used by [[Çetinkaya Türk S.K.]] and [[Trast AC]] until their withrew from Cypriot football competitions.
| + | In April 2000 he suffered a severe head injury when he fell from the staircase of the Archiepiscopal Palace and never recovered. |
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| − | Finally on [[24 June]] [[1991]], an exchange agreement for the Stadium was signed up with he Government, aiming to the construction of a new stadium.
| + | In 2004 it became known that he suffered from Alzheimer's disease and fell into a coma the following year. However he remained Head of the [[Cypriot Orthodox Church|Church of Cyprus]] due to lack of legislation in church's laws for cases of incapacity. |
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| − | == New GSP Stadium ==
| + | A Pan-Orthodox Synod was convoked in Constantinople in May 2006 and it was decided that Chrysostomos was to be removed from office due to serious health problems, while retaining his honorific titles. |
| − | The new GSP Stadium complex began its operations on [[6 October]] [[1999]].
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| − | The complex has three arenas: the football stadium, athletics stadium and the auxiliary football stadium used for training. The stadium is owned by the Pancyprian Gymnastic Association. The football stadium has an official capacity of 22,859 making it the largest football venue in Cyprus. The club relocated here from the Palio (Old) GSP Stadium in the centre of Nicosia. The new stadium is located at the entrance to Nicosia and was inaugurated in 1999 by [[Presidents of Cyprus|President]] [[Glafcos Clerides]] and [[Chrysostomos I of Cyprus|Archbishop Chrysostomos I]]. The first game held there was a friendly match between [[Omonia FC|AC Omonia]] and [[APOEL FC|APOEL]], which ended 3-3.
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| − | Since then, the stadium is not only the home of Nicosian teams but usually of Cyprus national football team. During the World Cup 2006 qualifying round, it was used as home for all matches of Cyprus. The stadium is the only one in Cyprus which satisfies UEFA Criteria. For this reason since 2004 it is used as home for all the teams of Cyprus in European Cups. Annually, the stadium hosts the [[Cyprus FA Shield]] (Super Cup). Also until [[2005]], it was hosting annually the [[Cyprus Cup]] final.
| + | His successor, [[Chrysostomos II of Cyprus|Chrysostomos II]] was elected on [[September 24]], [[2006]]. |
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| − | Because of the danger conflicts in Middle East, in [[2002]] the stadium was home for Israeli clubs for the UEFA Cup and UEFA Champions League matches. It hosted the UEFA Cup quarter final (as home for Hapoel Tel Aviv) between Hapoel Tel-Aviv and AC Milan. It was also used by Maccabi Haifa for home stadium for the Champions League Group and Qualifying Round matches and for the UEFA Cup matches. Some matches were attractive for Cypriots like the matches Maccabi Haifa-[[Olympiakos FC|Olympiakos CFP]] and Maccabi Haifa-Manchester United, since those two Maccabi's rivals are very popular in Cyprus.
| + | Chrysostomos I of Cyprus died on [[December 22]], [[2007]]. |
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| − | It's the only stadium in Cyprus build only for track & field games. In addition with the hotel, it provides a full training centre solution for athletes all over the world. During the [[2004 Summer Olympics|Olympic Games of Athens 2004]] many athletes from different countries used the stadium for training.
| + | ==External References== |
| | + | *Famagusta Gazette: [http://www.famagusta-gazette.com/default.asp?sourceid=&smenu=69&twindow=Default&mad=No&sdetail=929&wpage=&skeyword=&sidate=&ccat=&ccatm=&restate=&restatus=&reoption=&retype=&repmin=&repmax=&rebed=&rebath=&subname=&pform=&sc=2350&hn=famagusta-gazette&he=.com Cyprus Archbishop Chrysostomos I has died] |
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| − | In 2001 Bruno Zauli, took place here with great success.
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| − | ==Attributes==
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| − | GSP Athletic Centre includes :
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| − | '''''GSP Football Stadium'''''
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| − | *Weight Lifting Room
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| − | *Lockers (Fully Equipped)
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| − | *Doping Control Room
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| − | *Referees Lockers
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| − | *Delegate Room
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| − | *Indoor Warm Up Area
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| − | *Conference Rooms
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| − | *Secretarial facilities
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| − | *Restaurant
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| − | *Cafeteria
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| − | *Storage Rooms
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| − | *Press room
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| − | *First Aid Room (fully equipped) - Medical Center
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| − | *Physiotherapy room
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| − | *Press Room
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| − | *VIP Boxes
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| − | *Special seats for disabled people
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| − | *Air Conditioning
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| − | *Central Heating
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| − | *Fire Alarm
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| − | *Telecommunication services
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| − | *Internet Services - Wi-Fi Internet Access
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| − | *CCTV
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| − | *Matrix Screen
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| − | *Pitch Size = 105m x 68m
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| − | *Lighting = 1400 lux
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| − | *VIP Private Boxes = 31
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| − | *Press Seats = 200 Seats
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| − | *Parking Place = 2000 cars
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| − | *Annual Events = 100 - 110 events
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| − | Outdoors and yet covered, the Stadium Square offers the best of both worlds, for large-scale activities of any kind. Located between the football stadium and the track and field stadium, this vast space provides maximum flexibility, as it can be furnished and equipped, decorated or divided as required for each event. Providing ample space for activities, catering and live DJ events - with or without paid entrance facilities - the Stadium square lends itself to:
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| − | *Full-scale parties, christenings or weddings
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| − | *Concerts
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| − | *Exhibitions
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| − | *Fun fair and bazaars
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| − | '''''GSP Track and Field Stadium'''''
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| − | *Capacity = 4000 Seats
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| − | *IAAF Certificate = Class A
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| − | *Lighting = 800 lux
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| − | '''Includes :'''
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| − | *Weight Lifting Room - Gym
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| − | *Indoor warm up area
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| − | *Photofinish installations
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| − | *Lockers (fully equipped)
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| − | *Doping Control Room
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| − | *Physiotherapy Room
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| − | *Snack bars/canteens/restaurants
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| − | *Storage Rooms
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| − | *First Aid Room (fully equipped)
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| − | *Press Room
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| − | *Telecommunication services
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| − | *Special seats for disabled people
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| − | *Air Conditioning
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| − | *Central Heating
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| − | '''''GSP Hotel'''''
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| − | '''It includes :'''
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| − | *34 Double Rooms (Athletes)
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| − | *4 Double Rooms (Trainers)
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| − | *2 Single Rooms (Disabled people)
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| − | *2 Double Rooms (Disabled people)
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| − | *Reception
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| − | *Conference Rooms
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| − | *Meeting Rooms
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| − | *Play Room
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| − | *TV Room
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| − | *Restaurant
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| − | *Cafeteria
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| − | *Training Fields
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| − | *Gym
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| − | *Lockers
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| − | *Massage Rooms
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| − | *Therapy pools
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| − | *Doping Control Room
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| − | *Medical Center
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| − | *Air Condition
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| − | *Central Heating
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| − | *Wi-Fi Internet Access
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| − | *Telephone - In every room
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| − | *TV - In every room
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| − | *Parking
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| − | ==The Club==
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| − | The Gymnastic Association ''Pancypria'' was founded in 1894 with the initiative of the lawyer Theofanis Theodotou and the doctors Antonios Theodotou and Aristofanis Fenievs.
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| − | Excellent athletes of GSP who won significant victories not only in Cyprus but abroad as well, brightened this stadium with their presence. GSP was linked with classic athletes of the capital and became the expresser (spirit) of the track and field.
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| − | In 1896 the G.S. Pancypria participated in the A' Pancyprian Games which took place in the G.S. Olympia Stadium in [[Limassol]]. Since then it has participated in all pancyprian games because the Pancyprian Games became a significant national feast for Cyprus, during which the stadium, where the games were taking place, was decorated with Greek flags and the national desires were proclaimed .
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| − | The athletes of GSP were declared winners of the Pancyprian Games and other games that took place in Cyprus, many times. Many of them were qualified periodically and sent abroad where they accomplished great victories.
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| − | == External links ==
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| − | *[http://www.gsp.org.cy Official website]
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Chrysostomos I was a former Archbishop of Cyprus.
Chrysostomos was born on September 27, 1927, in the village of Statos, Paphos province, Cyprus, to a poor family. After finishing primary school in his native village, he continued his studies in Kykkos Monastery. By the scholarship of Kykkos Monastery, whom he served as a monk, he finished the Pancyprian Gymnasium in 1950 and he studied theology and literature in the University of Athens.
Chrysostomos was ordained a deacon on February 18, 1951. The following year, he left Cyprus for Athens for higher studies. He graduated from the Theological School of the University of Athens in 1961 and returned to Cyprus. On October 29, 1961, he was ordained a priest.
Chrysostomos taught theology from 1961 until 1966 at the Pancyprian Gymnasium. He left Cyprus again in 1966 for graduate studies in Greece. On July 28, 1973 he was elected Bishop of Cyprus.
Chrysostomos was a staunch supporter of Archbishop Makarios III. He did not take part in the ecclesiastical coup against him and, after the political coup d' etat of July 15, 1974, worked for Makarios' return to Cyprus. After the latter's death on August 3, 1977, Chrysostomos became interim Archbishop until November 12 of that same year when he was elected as Makarios' successor.
In April 2000 he suffered a severe head injury when he fell from the staircase of the Archiepiscopal Palace and never recovered.
In 2004 it became known that he suffered from Alzheimer's disease and fell into a coma the following year. However he remained Head of the Church of Cyprus due to lack of legislation in church's laws for cases of incapacity.
A Pan-Orthodox Synod was convoked in Constantinople in May 2006 and it was decided that Chrysostomos was to be removed from office due to serious health problems, while retaining his honorific titles.
His successor, Chrysostomos II was elected on September 24, 2006.
Chrysostomos I of Cyprus died on December 22, 2007.
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