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.
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 holds 119th annual Epiphany cross dive
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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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2 bodies found in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue plane in Fort Lauderdale, airline says
Two people were found dead in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue plane after it landed at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood ...
National developer closes on 74 acres in Tarpon Springs, lands $68 million loan
A Houston-based developer has closed on approximately 74 acres in Tarpon Springs and landed a $67.7 million loan to ...
Fallen Wires Shut Down Street In Downtown Clearwater: Police
A section of Myrtle Avenue is closed to traffic in downtown Clearwater Monday morning because of downed wires, police said.
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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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Fiery crash kills New Port Richey man after loosing control of car: FHP
A high-speed crash on State Rd. 54 killed one person and sent another to the hospital with serious injuries, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
2 New Port Richey houses damaged after serious fire, crews say
A two-alarm fire damaged two houses in the Marlin Drive area of New Port Richey, Pasco County Fire Rescue said in a Facebook post. Little is known about the fire at this time, but crews say it ...
2-alarm house fire in Oldsmar causes damage but no injuries
Video provided by the East Lake Fire Department shows smoke and flames coming from the roof of the home when first responders first arrived. “Essentially the first units showed ...