On Tuesday, January 6th, the ceremony of the Diving of the Holy Cross took place in Tarpon Springs, Florida, attracting Greek-American community members from across the U.S. The event included a morning Divine Liturgy led by Archbishop Elpidophoros and the…
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….
The residents of Epirus celebrated Theophany with grandeur this year, featuring blessings of waters across various locations such as Lake Pamvotis and the historic Arta Bridge. Thousands of faithful and swimmers gathered to compete for the Holy Cross. The tourist…
A large crowd participated in the Theophany celebrations in Larissa, Greece, including a water blessing ceremony led by Metropolitan Ieronymos. Local officials, including Thessaly regional governor Dimitris Koureta and Larissa mayor Apostolos Mamakos, were present. In a related ceremony at…
Theophany was celebrated with great dignity and formality in the Kordelio-Evosmos Municipality. The blessing of the waters and the throwing of the Holy Cross took place at the park of the Old Cemeteries in Eleftherio Kordelio. Mayor Lefteris Alexandridis, who…
The municipality of Polygyros in Halkidiki celebrated this year’s Theophany by reviving two local customs, the ‘Camel’ in Galatista and the ‘Fotaroi’ in Paleokastro. Following a water blessing, numerous visitors flocked to Galatista for the Camel tradition, rooted in the…
The Theophany 2025 celebrations in Gonnos were marked by religious devotion and vibrant cultural festivities. The events included a Divine Liturgy at the Church of Saint George, followed by the traditional Water Blessing ceremony, where participants braved the cold waters…
The celebration of Theophany in Katerini took place with great solemnity, highlighted by the ceremonial diving for the Holy Cross. Under the auspices of Metropolitan Georgios and amidst a large crowd, a procession featuring the local Philharmonic and soldiers led…
Theophany celebrations took place in Piraeus, Greece, where regional governor Nikos Chardalias emphasized the significance of faith and the importance of environmental protection in his address. Attendees included prominent figures such as Archbishop Ieronymos and Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapotritis, highlighting…
The town of Siatista was buzzing with joy and excitement during the Boumbousaria festivities, celebrated on the day of Theophany. The main square filled with revelers and carnival participants, offering a vibrant parade that delighted both young and old with…
Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou visited Kilkis to celebrate Theophany, attending the divine liturgy at the Holy Metropolitan Church of the Transfiguration of Christ, followed by a water blessing ceremony at Lake Doirani. In her statement, she emphasized the significance of…
In Nea Kios, Argolis, the celebration of Theophany incorporates Asian Minor customs, honoring the memory of refugees from Kios in Asia Minor. According to tradition, the cross held by last year’s winner is returned to the priest on the eve…
