Paphos church theft

ANOTHER CHURCH has fallen victim to theft in the Paphos district with around €13,000 worth of items stolen.

According to police, the church of Panayia Chryseleousis in Theletra village was burgled between 6pm on Thursday and 6pm on Friday, with various church items stolen.

Police at the Stroumbiou station are investigating the case.

Over 50 church break-ins have been recorded since January this year, with various items stolen including valuable icons, cherubs, crosses, candlesticks, chalices, silver and gold. In June, the Panayia Odigidria church in Paliometocho was burgled with thieves stealing relics worth €42,600.

 

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