The Saga of Abbot Germanos of St George of Mangana in Nicosia and Greek-Latin Ecclesiastical Relations on Cyprus in the Reign of Pope John XXII

Abstract Based on published and hitherto unpublished papal letters, this paper reconstructs the fascinating story of Abbot Germanos St George Mangana, one wealthiest Greek monasteries in Latin-ruled Cyprus. Beginning with an updated exposition monastery’s Byzantine origins Constantinopolitan ties, continues Germanos’ appeals to Pope John XXII (1316-1334) concerning settling a dispute between himself group his monks 1320s. case thus becomes window for exploring motivations historical actors world shaped by politics Latin domination East, agenda supremacy, Bulla Cypria constitution, monastic traditions practices. The need address these conditions realistic way, while serving institutional personal interests, enabled development complex networks that cut across binary vs. Latin. editio princeps ’s first letter (8 July 1322) is invaluable addition Mangana affair portfolio, contributing fuller picture crisis, providing information protagonists monastery, reflecting pastoral concerns East.