An important part of the Epiphany celebration is the role of the dove bearer. Each year, a young woman is chosen from the Greek community to carry a live dove in her hands, which represents the ...

TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. (WFLA) — Thousands of Greek Orthodox Christians in Tarpon Springs gathered for their 118th Epiphany Celebration Saturday. From the rush to the dive, and the anticipation ...

TAMPA (WFLA) — Friday in Tarpon Springs, leaders of the Greek Orthodox Church gave their annual blessing of the fleet, the day before they celebrate Epiphany. The Epiphany is one of the most ...

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Epiphany is celebrated worldwide but the famous celebration in Tarpon Springs turns the small town known for its quaint sponge docks into a unique festival that sees 20,000 people descend on the area.

The Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the holiday of Epiphany according to the Julian calendar on January 19. In Eastern Christianity, the feast of Epiphany commemorates the Baptism of Jesus.

"In the early hours of January 19, more than 1.2 million people took part in the celebration of the feast of the Epiphany of the Lord. Over 8,700 events were held in Russian-populated areas," she ...

Water that is blessed by a cleric on Epiphany is considered holy and pure until next year's celebration, and is believed to have special powers of protection and healing. The Russian Orthodox Church ...

Join Epiphany Church in celebrating 150 years of unwavering service to the community. The church, known for its soulful hymns and strong community ties, commemorated this significant milestone with ...

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