An icon of Ayia Irini, valued at €3,000 has been stolen from the church of the same name at Timi, Paphos District.
The theft is believed to have taken place between 8pm Monday and 5am Tuesday and was discovered by the priest.
Also taken were a silver cross decorated with cherubs, a silver candlestick, two silver cups and a chalice.
Three other churches in the Paphos district were also broken into within hours.
Cyprus Weekly