The holy water of the Saints is another form of proof that the Saints had visited the village. The exact location of the holy water spring is thought to be, according to tradition, where the Saints took their horses to quench their thirst. Believers consider the holy water to be thaumaturgic because of its therapeutic properties.
“Sxinia ton Agion”
The community honours the two Saints by preserving the tree known as “sxinia ton Agion” where the Saints used to tie their horses. Moreover, plans include the construction of an ecclesiastical monument where the tree is located.
Sources:
“Mass and benedictive canon of Saints Anargiron Kosmas and Damianos”, Agii Vavatsinias, 1999, edition House of God Ayion Anargiron
Giorgou and Mahis Karouzi, “Agii Vavatsinias”, Journey to Cyprus, vol. 3, Nicosia, 1983 p. 107-110
George Karouzis and Christina G. Karouzis, Touring Guide of Larnaka, Nicosia, 1993
Priest of Agii Anargiroi Church, Papageorgios Papakyriakou
Head of community Agion Vavatsinias, Kyriakos Papakyriakou
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