A strange event happened in Limassol on Monday. The Epiphany Day blessing of the waters had a problem. The Holy Cross disappeared after it was put in the sea. Police were told. Later, the cross was found. This made people feel better.
The usual ceremony began with Bishop Athanasios. He led a church service. Then, he threw the cross into the sea. Brave swimmers try to get the cross. They believe it brings blessings. This year, the swimmer did not give the cross back. This caused worry.
The person who found the cross did not return it to the priest. This was not normal. People were confused. The police started to look for the cross. They thought it might be stolen. Soldiers and a band were there. This made the disappearance more surprising.
Police looked for the cross all day Tuesday. They found it in the afternoon. They also caught the person responsible. The man is 45 years old. He is from Cyprus. He admitted what he did. He was taken to the police station.
The officials said the cross is made of wood. It is very important for religion. It is not worth a lot of money. This helped people understand. The police are still trying to find out why he took it. His confession is a big step. The incident was short. However, it made the Epiphany celebrations sad for a while. The police found the cross quickly. It is now safe with the church.