Blessed was Altona Meadows teenager Leonidas Kikiris, 17 (photo), who dived with dozens of others for a crucifix thrown into the water off Frankston Pier yesterday at the Greek Festival of Epiphany, or Blessing of the Waters.
The diver who comes up with the cross is said to be guaranteed good fortune for the rest of the year.
More than 3000 people turned up to watch the tradition be celebrated once again yesterday. The event was followed by Greek music and dancing and, of course, a lot of food.
(source: herald sun)
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