A review of the history of the Morphou area from ancient times to this day, also tracing the ecclesiastical history of the Episcopate of Soloi and the Bishopric of Morphou. Comments on the origin of the name Theomorphou are provided along with historical and other entries. Also described is the arrival in Cyprus of the Akritai, who brought with them to Morphou the worship and part of the sacred relics of St Mamas, who went on to become the town’ s patron saint, and the foundation of the homonymous monastery.