Nicosia, November 10, 2026
Photo: Kerkida.net
A giant banner showing Archangel Michael with his wings spread wide covered much of the south stand at the GSP stadium in Nicosia on Sunday night, organized by fans of the Cypriot soccer club APOEL.
The team’s organized supporters, a fan group nicknamed the Orange, unfurled the huge yellow banner during APOEL’s match against Aris Limassol, just after the second half began, reports the Union of Orthodox Journalists.
The display made a strong impression in the stands and on social media.
The date was no accident, as the Orthodox Church celebrates the Synaxis of the Archangels Michael and Gabriel on November 8. Additionally, Sunday marked exactly 100 years since the club’s founding.
APOEL beat Aris Limassol 3-1, capping the anniversary celebrations.
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