January 6th marks the culmination of the festivities of the Epiphany (Theophany), where the Greek Orthodox religion celebrates the baptism of Jesus Christ.

The Epiphany will be celebrated tomorrow with divine liturgies throughout the island's churches, followed by a traditional "Blessing of Waters" in major towns, during which the priest will cast a holy cross in water (sea or lake), with volunteers jumping in to retrieve it. The person who does retrieve it receives a special blessing for their family and sometimes a symbolic gift.

The major Epiphany events in Cyprus are below!   

Epiphany Celebrations in Nicosia

Blessing of the Waters - Athalassa
January 6 at Athalassa Park & Lake

Following a special Mass at the Saint George Church, a religious procession takes place down to the lake of Athalassa,at around 11:00 hrs, leading to a ceremonial blessing of the waters.

Epiphany Celebrations in Limassol

Epiphany Celebrations - Limassol
January 6 at Agia Napa Church Lemesos
Divine Liturgy at the Agia Napa Cathedral in Limassol. This year there will be no ceremonial blessing of the waters due to the development taking place along the coastline of Limassol.

Epiphany Celebrations in Larnaca

Epiphany Celebrations - Larnaca
January 6 at Agios Lazaros Church
Following a special Mass at the Saint Lazaros Church, a religious procession takes place down to the Larnaka Pier (Marina), at around 11:00 hrs, leading to a ceremonial baptism of the Holy Cross into
the sea.

Blessing of the Waters - Larnaca
January 6 at Phinikoudes Larnaca Promenade

Following a special Mass at the Saint Lazaros Church, a religious procession takes place down to the Larnaka Pier (Marina), at around 11:00 hrs, leading to a ceremonial baptism of the Holy Cross into
the sea.

Epiphany Celebrations in Paphos

Epiphany Celebrations - Paphos
January 6 at Agioi Anargyroi Church Paphos
Divine Liturgy followed by a procession for the blessing of the waters at Paphos Harbour.

Blessing of the Waters - Paphos
January 6 at Paphos Harbour

Ceremonial blessing of the waters at Paphos Harbour.

Epiphany Celebrations in Famagusta

Epiphany Celebrations - Ayia Napa
January 6 at Panagia Agia Napas Church
The Epiphany celebrations will be held at the Agia Napa Church, followed by the baptism of the Holy Cross and the Blessing of the Waters at the Agia Napa Harbour with the participation of the Paralimni Municipal Philarmonic Band. The winner who brings the Holy Cross out of the water will be given a prize. Cyprus Traditional dances and songs will follow.

Blessing of the Waters - Ayia Napa
January 6 at Ayia Napa Fishing Shelter

Following a special Mass at the Agia Napa Church at around 7:00, the ceremonial baptism of the Holy Cross will take place at the Agia Napa Harbour, at around 10:00.