The Theophany celebration at the Ecumenical Patriarchate was marked with grandeur as Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew conducted the Divine Liturgy and the Great Blessing of Waters. Over 70 people participated in the traditional cross-diving ceremony, with Basilios Konstantinidis catching the cross….
In Patras, following a religious service, the traditional Blessing of Waters took place at the Saint Nicholas pier. A total of 68 swimmers, including young athletes, participated, with Christos Voukellatos, a high school senior, successfully retrieving the Cross. Voukellatos expressed…
On January 6, Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou will travel to Kilkis and Lake Doirani to participate in the annual Blessing of the Waters ceremony. This event is a significant cultural tradition in Greece, marking the Epiphany. Source
The Blessing of the Waters ceremony will take place on the upcoming Monday of Theophany at the Port of Agiokampos, with the central event scheduled for noon. Similar ceremonies are set to occur in all municipal units of the Agia…
