Amid an atmosphere of profound mourning and grief, the funeral of Popi Christoforou is being held at the Holy Trinity Church in downtown Limassol; she “passed away” after a long battle with cancer.
Relatives, friends, and representatives of the island’s political and civic leadership are bidding farewell to the woman—a symbol in the fight for justice for the 13 victims of the deadly explosion in Mari—dressed in white and blue, as was her wish.
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The funeral service is presided over by the Metropolitans of Paphos and Trimythous, assisted by the Bishop of Amathous.
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The President of the Republic is represented by the Deputy Minister of Shipping, while in attendance are the Speaker of the House, the President of DIKO, the President of EDEK, former President of the Republic Nicos Anastasiades and his wife, former DISY President Averof Neophytou, the Mayor of Limassol, members of Parliament, and other officials.
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The presence of a delegation from the Naval Administration is particularly moving; it was there that the late Popi Christoforou’s tragically lost twin sons, Miltos and Christos, served, who were killed on that fateful morning of July 11, 2011.
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Also attending the funeral is a delegation of motorcyclists from the Tassos Isaac and Solomos Solomos Memorial Initiative.
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The police are implementing special traffic arrangements in the area and urge those heading to the church to avoid using their vehicles and to use the available parking spaces in the area. Specifically, the following may be used:
- the multi-story municipal parking garage on Salaminos Street,
- the municipal parking lots in Epichosi, as well as
- other municipal parking lots in the area.
Those who, out of necessity, must travel to the church by car are asked to use Zenonos Street, heading south, as only the eastern entrance will remain open to vehicles for access to the church.
