Cyprus Times

Paphos Celebrates Epiphany with Grandeur

Published January 6, 2026, 12:05
Paphos Celebrates Epiphany with Grandeur

The Epiphany was celebrated with great splendor in Paphos, with the official celebration taking place in the city this year. The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, and the Archbishop of Cyprus, George, were present. The Archbishop officiated the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy and the Great Blessing of the Waters, followed by a procession to the Paphos harbor, where the immersion of the Holy Cross took place. The President and the Archbishop wished for a good Epiphany and renewal, with the Archbishop expressing hope for a better future for Cyprus. Dozens of swimmers dove into the icy waters to retrieve the Cross, while three white doves were released.