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culture-and-religion2 years ago•3 min saved

"Teen Triumphs in Tarpon Springs' 118th Epiphany Cross Dive Celebration"

In Tarpon Springs, Florida, the Greek Orthodox community celebrated the Epiphany with their annual cross dive tradition, where 16-year-old John Hittos retrieved a cross from the chilly waters of Spring Bayou, earning a year of blessings. The event, which is one of the largest of its kind in the United States, followed a procession led by clergy and a dove bearer, symbolizing the Holy Spirit. The celebration reflects the town's rich Greek heritage, initially established by sponge-diving immigrants.

via The Associated Press|

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culture-and-religion2 years ago•14 min saved

"Tarpon Springs Epiphany Celebration Unites Divers Amidst Weather Watch"

The 118th Epiphany celebration in Tarpon Springs, the largest in the Western Hemisphere, proceeded with John Hittos, 16, retrieving the cross from Spring Bayou, which is believed to bring a year of blessings. The event included a church service, a procession, and the traditional cross dive, despite earlier concerns about stormy weather. His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain, who retrieved the cross 50 years ago, attended the ceremony. The celebration is a significant cultural and religious event for the Greek Orthodox community and attracted thousands of spectators.

via Tampa Bay Times|

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