Neophytos of Cyprus was a 12th-century Orthodox monk, priest, and hermit born in the village of Kato Drys. After avoiding an arranged marriage, he entered the Monastery of Saint John Chrysostomos in 1152. Seeking a more solitary existence, he eventually established himself as a recluse in a cave system near Paphos. He is primarily remembered for his historical writings, which provide a rare Greek perspective on the Third Crusade and the interactions between local rulers and Western crusaders.