The release of the song that will represent Cyprus in the 65th Eurovision Song Contest has sparked protests from the nation’s Orthodox Christian community. The Orthodox Church of Cyprus has denounced “El Diablo” (The Devil), its country’s entry into the 2021 Eurovision song contest, calling for the song to be withdrawn due to its Satanic references. Prior to the 2021 contest, Cyprus had participated in the Eurovision Song Contest thirty-six times since the island country made its debut in the 1981 contest. Some Upset in Cyprus Over ‘Satanic’ Eurovision Song Choice A man has been charged with uttering threats and causing a disturbance after barging onto the grounds of Cyprus… The Cypriot church has gone into battle against "The Devil", denouncing the country's pick for this year's Eurovision Song Contest as glorifying Satan. Since then, it has participated in every contest except 1988 (due to its entry that year being ineligible), ... Eurovision Song Contest Wiki is a FANDOM Music Community. Elena’s Eurovision entry is a song about falling in love with someone as bad as 'El Diablo’. Northern Cyprus has never participated in the Own Eurovision Song Contest, although GENC Television unsuccessfully attempted to enter the fifty-fourth edition.However, the broadcaster, GENC Television, was not accepted into the OEBU as the country is not recognised by the vast majority of members. Cyprus has been a loyal member of the Eurovision family since 1981 with many fantastic entries. Since 2006, the country has failed to qualify from the semi final six out of eight years (2006-2013), before withdrawing from the 2014 Contest. Some upset in Cyprus over 'satanic' Eurovision song choice By MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS, Associated Press 2/28/2021 Oregon State University President F. King Alexander resigns amid fallout from LSU scandal Cyprus best placing is 8th achieved twice, in 2004 and 2006. The Church of Cyprus has called for the country's official entry to the Eurovision Song Contest to be withdrawn, arguing that it promotes surrender to the devil. Cyprus was one of the original participants in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2003. Cyprus’ entry for the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) has drawn the wrath of Christians, who demonstrated in front of state broadcaster RIK's headquarters in the capital, Nicosia, on Saturday. While their best placing being the second place in 2018 with Eleni Foureira’s ‘Fuego’, they have sent many great entries, which deserved better like ‘Ime Anthropos Ke Ego’ by Evridiki in 1994. Credit: Elena Tsagkrinou/Facebook. The song is written by Jimmy “Joker” Thornfeldt, Laurell Barker, Oxa, and Thomas Stengaard. Cyprus debuted in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1981. The Cypriot church has gone into battle against "The Devil", denouncing the country's pick for this year's Eurovision Song Contest as glorifying Satan. More organised Christians in Cyprus are angry over the country’s offering this year to the annual Eurovision song contest, saying it has scandalised the faithful with its references to the devil. Cyprus' national broadcaster says it won't be withdrawing the country's Eurovision entry, despite criticism from religious leaders. The Eurovision song choice 'El Diablo' has sparked fury in Cyprus over lyrics which critics say 'pledge life-long devotion to Satan'. The Orthodox Church of Cyprus has led protests against the song, and are hoping to convince television bosses in the country to withdraw the track from Eurovision. Cyprus came close to win in 2018 when Eleni Foureira finished 2nd with Fuego, the best result so far. The Orthodox Church of Cyprus has called for the withdrawal of their country’s controversial entry into this year’s Eurovision song contest. Katerine Duska of Greece performs the song "Better Love" during the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest grand final in Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, May 18, 2019. The 2020 Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam has been cancelled over coronavirus fears, organisers have said. The annual Eurovision contest is a beloved European institution watched by millions that often involves songs that are controversial, in questionable taste or just plain bad. The Cyprus Church on Tuesday called for the withdrawal of the country’s controversial entry into this year’s Eurovision song contest titled “El Diablo.”. The annual Eurovision contest is a beloved European institution watched by millions that often involves songs that … Eurovision 2018 Cyprus: Eleni Foureira - "Fuego" Since Cyprus debuted in Eurovision Song Contest in 1981, the country has not yet managed to win in any of the 36 times the country has participated. The Cyprus Church condemned the Eurovision song entry by Elena Tsagkrinou. Protestors gather to protest outside Cyprus' national broadcasting building, in capital Nicosia, Cyprus, Saturday, March 6, 2021. Before then, their best results in the contest came in the form of three fifth-place finishes. Some upset in Cyprus over 'satanic' Eurovision song choice. Dozens of Orthodox Christians protested outside of Cyprus’ state broadcaster on Saturday also demanding the withdrawal of the Eurovision entry. Cyprus’ best-ever showing in the popular music competition was as runner-up in 2018 with the song “El Fuego” by singer Eleni Foureira. Dance number "El Diablo" - Spanish for the Devil - is the island nation's offering to the annual music contest for 2021. Cyprus’s 2021 Eurovision song slated to be sung on the program this May sparked controversy among ultra-conservative Christian groups on the … Read more on greekreporter.com Eurovision Song Contest (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner) Share: The island nation of Cyprus made its debut in 1981 and had a very good first showing, finishing in 6th place. The massive Eurovision Song Contest, which catapulted the Swedish group ABBA into international fame after “Waterloo” won the top prize in 1974, was … Their best result was in 2018, with Eleni Foureira and the performance of the song “Fuego” won second place with 436 points. Cyprus has participated in the Contest 36 times since its debut at the 1981 Contest in Dublin where it finished in 6th place with the group Island. They have competed in nine contest until 2017. Eurovision 2021: Cyprus protesters demand withdrawal of 'Satanic' song El Diablo. Cyprus’ best-ever showing in the popular music competition was as runner-up in 2018 with the song “El Fuego” by singer Eleni Foureira. Their first participant was Theodora Rafti in 2003. The Cypriot broadcaster (CyBC) announced that Elena Tsagkrinou will represent Cyprus at the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 back in late November 2020. Cyprus' official Eurovision Song Contest entry for this year has triggered controversy within the island nation, and one anonymous caller threatened to "burn down" national broadcaster CyBC on Friday. A man has been charged with uttering threats and causing a disturbance after barging onto the grounds of Cyprus…