in-cyprus7 Aug 2026

Paphos monk arrested following murder attempt at monastery

Police arrested a 51-year-old monk on suspicion of attempted murder on Friday after he allegedly launched a knife attack inside a monastery in the Paphos district, injuring two people.

The incident occurred early Friday afternoon when members of the monastery’s church committee visited the suspect, instructing him to vacate his cell and leave the premises....

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