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First Epiphany in Smyrna since 1922
Izmir, Turkey – Epiphany Day was celebrated today in Smyrna (Izmir) for the first time since the Asia Minor Catastrophe of 1922. The Greek Orthodox community received permission from the Turkish authorities to perform the…
Tarpon Springs, Florida, USA, 1995
A statue of a sponge diver looks to the heavens and serves as a reminder of this community’s past, while teenage boys prepare to run through town, claiming positions at the bayou before retrieving the…
St. Demetrios Observes Epiphany Day
Wildwood, NJ – Under an autumn blue sky parishioners looked on, as a wreath touched down into the Atlantic ocean in memory of the many lives lost at 9-11 and parishioners that have passed. A…
Epiphany Day in Wildwood New Jersey
Wildwood, NJ – A wreath was flung into the frigid Atlantic ocean in memory of the many lives lost at 9-11. It was followed by it’s parishioners singing, while spiritual leader, Father Vlahos sprinkled his…
St. Demetrios Celebrates Epiphany Day – Photo gallery
Wildwood, NJ – The tiny seaside Greek Orthodox community of St. Demetrios celebrated Epiphany Day this past Sunday. The traditional service is observed on the 6th of January by millions of Christians around the world,…
Valley Forge, PA, USA, 2013
Fr. Peter J. Thornberg of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox church blesses the waters of the Schuylkill River just minutes away from his church, while his congregation looks on. Epiphany day, which traditionally falls on January…
Epiphany Day Observed 2014
Epiphany day was observances took place yesterday. All around the world, Greek Orthodox communities celebrated the historic day with church services and blessings of the water. The annual service commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ…
Tarpon Springs, Florida, USA, 1998
Epiphany Day will be celebrated for the 108 time in Tarpon Springs Florida on Monday. The first observance of Epiphany in Tarpon Springs was celebrated by the first settlers in 1903, and was held in…
St. Sophia, Epiphany Day Tradition And Goodwill – Photo Gallery
Valley Forge, PA – For the second year in a row, the parishioners of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church gathered to celebrate Epiphany day along the shores of the Schuylkill River in suburban Philadelphia. Following…
Celebrating Epiphany Day At St. Sophia
Valley Forge, PA – The congregation of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox church gathered to celebrate Epiphany with the blessing of the waters. Following church services this afternoon, the members drove a few minutes away to…
