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Greek News
Greece Celebrates Epiphany With the Blessing of Waters
Greece and Hellenes around the world celebrated Epiphany on Friday, one of Christianity’s most important feasts.
In the Orthodox Christian tradition, to which the Greek Orthodox Church also belongs, the feast of Epiphany is associated with the baptism of Jesus...
Canada
Blessing of Waters in Vancouver
The Greek Community of Vancouver celebrated for the first time after 32 years, the Blessing of Waters, at a beach outside the city, an event that was attended by a large crowd of Greek Orthodox Church members.
According to the...
Culture
Epiphany Traditions Abound In Greece
Customs and traditions dating back to ancient times will come once again to life on Jan. 6 during the Theofania (also Epiphany or Fota) celebration taking place across Greece. Religious sentiment meets exhilaration and joy for the day commemorating...
Australia
Epiphany Celebrations for Greek-Australians in Frankston and Rye
The Greek community of Australia is ready to celebrate Epiphany Day. Many Greek-Australians congregate in Frankston & Rye in order to attend the Blessing of the Waters.
The Epiphany commemorates the first two occasions on which Jesus’ divinity, according to...