Disturbance at Limassol Old Port: Cross Lost After Blessing of the Waters

A disturbance occurred at the old port of Limassol during the Epiphany celebrations. The priest threw the cross into the sea, as is customary, but the person who retrieved it reportedly disappeared after stating they would return it to the priest. The absence of the cross caused concern and a mobilization to locate it. The incident took place as part of the celebrations for the blessing of the waters, a significant religious tradition in Cyprus.