Epiphany celebrations in Tarpon Springs take on new meaning

South Florida teen retrieves cross at Tarpon Springs Epiphany
Every Jan. 6 the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral celebrates the baptism of Jesus Christ. Here’s what to know.
'It felt like a dream': Lucas Boillot emerges with Epiphany cross after 119th event in Tarpon Springs
This was Boillot's second year of diving. While he says he was nowhere close to the cross at that time, things turned out differently this time.
Tarpon Springs ready to welcome 2025 Epiphany celebration
The Orthodox Christian Church celebrates Epiphany on Jan. 6 of each year, in remembrance of the baptism of Jesus Christ in the water of the Jordan River 2000 ago. The observance spread to the new world and eventually to Tarpon Springs, which boasts the largest percentage of Greek Americans of any city in the U.S.
‘It’s a blessing to be here’: Tarpon Springs celebrates annual Epiphany Ball
Tarpon Springs is known for its charm, from its iconic sponge docks to its deep Greek orthodox traditions. But after last year’s hurricanes wreaked havoc, the annual epiphany celebrations
Epiphany cross dive celebration returns to Tarpon Springs
Cross Dive: The archbishop will cast the Epiphany cross into the water where dozens of young men will dive for it. Whoever retrieves the cross will receive a blessing from the archbishop. Glendi: A celebration will be held at the St. Nicholas Community Center with live music, dancing and food, including Greek pastries.
After hurricanes, Tarpon Springs celebrates Epiphany
This year's Epiphany celebrations are more significant after Hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated the community last year.
Tarpon Springs prepares for upcoming Epiphany celebration 2025
Generations of families and spectators have enjoyed the Epiphany celebration in Tarpon Springs year after year. "By the looks of it, I can see there's going to be a lot of people,” said Alexandria Galouzis.
Annual Epiphany Celebration in Tarpon Springs prepared to draw large crowd, national attention
Epiphany Celebration in Tarpon Springs prepared to draw large crowd, national attention. Posted: January 6, 2025 \| Last updated: January 6, 2025. 10 Tampa Bay's Jamison Uhl
119th Epiphany cross dive celebration in Tarpon Springs
A long-standing tradition in the Greek Orthodox community, the Epiphany celebration, took place Monday in Tarpon Springs.
Tarpon Springs observes 119th Epiphany celebration
Today, thousands of spectators are joining together in Tarpon Springs for the annual commemoration of Jesus Christ’s baptism, known as the Epiphany celebration. Tarpon Springs’ Epiphany, dating back to 1906,
Epiphany is a family affair for Tarpon Springs teen named Dove Bearer
Epiphany celebrations in Tarpon Springs and the Cross Dive at the Spring Bayou took place on Monday. The dove bearer plays a ...
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Secretary General of Greek National Tourism Organization in Tarpon Springs, Florida
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News to Know for January 6
Today marks the 119th annual Epiphany in Tarpon Springs, which includes the celebration's main event: the ceremonial cross dive.
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