Spanish rescuers encountered a surprising situation while aiding a migrant boat headed to Lanzarote, where a woman had just given birth to a baby. The captain, who was aware of the pregnant passenger, had not anticipated the delivery. Both mother…
An 18-year-old has died following a severe car accident in Lesbos after colliding with two horses. The accident occurred early on Epiphany morning when the vehicle hit the horses, which were roaming freely on the road. The young man was…
On the day of Epiphany, the village of Zarko in Trikala, Greece, celebrated the revival of the ancient custom known as ‘Kabouki’ or ‘Bouloukio’. Young boys took on roles including ‘Kaboukas’, who carries the ‘Kabouki’; a ‘Doctor’ representing the community’s…
The celebrations for Epiphany Day in Syros featured a solemn ceremony that included a Divine Liturgy and the Great Blessing of Waters, led by Metropolitan Dorotheos II. The event showcased a procession with various local groups, culminating in the traditional…
The carnival parade continues in the Agios Dimitrios area of Siatista, Greece, as local groups and community members don costumes to celebrate the Feast of Epiphany. The festivities feature lively music and mockery of daily life, creating a vibrant atmosphere…
The carnival parade in Agios Dimitrios, Siatista, is currently in full swing, celebrating the eve and day of Epiphany. Groups from local associations and neighborhoods are dressed in costumes, parading through the streets, enjoying themselves with lively brass music while…
During a ceremony in Chios, Greece, Defense Minister Nikos Dendias spoke about the importance of national pride and maritime identity on the occasion of the Epiphany celebrations. He highlighted Greece’s commitment to stability amidst global geopolitical changes, mentioning recent agreements…
The Peloponnese region of Greece celebrated Epiphany with vibrant ceremonies, highlighting the baptism of Jesus Christ. Numerous believers gathered in various coastal towns for the Blessing of the Waters and the immersion of the Holy Cross. The festivities included traditional…
On the day of Epiphany, Nikos Androulakis, the President of the PASOK-KINAL party, attended a divine liturgy led by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at St. George in Fanar, followed by the ceremonial diving for the Holy Cross in the Golden Horn….
In Thessaloniki, 25-year-old Markos Anastasopoulos from Patras was the first to reach the Holy Cross during the Epiphany celebrations, which drew 53 swimmers to dive into the waters of the Thermaic Gulf. An 11-year-old participant received a commemorative gold cross,…
During the Epiphany ceremony at the Hadrian’s Reservoir in Kolonaki, Athens Mayor Haris Doukas emphasized the importance of building a more inclusive and prosperous society. He highlighted the historical significance of the reservoir, a site with 18 centuries of history,…
In Zakynthos, the Epiphany celebration is marked by a unique ritual where the Cross is not thrown into the sea but is blessed by the local Bishop, remaining on a pole. This traditional practice has its roots in the island’s…
