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Greek Community in Melbourne Celebrates Epiphany, 18-Year-Old Retrieves the Cross

Published January 6, 2026, 09:06
Greek Community in Melbourne Celebrates Epiphany, 18-Year-Old Retrieves the Cross

A large number of Greek expatriates participated in the Epiphany celebrations in Melbourne, Australia. The blessing of the waters ceremony took place in Rye, with the presence of clergy and members of the Greek community. An 18-year-old, of Rhodian descent, successfully retrieved the cross, receiving applause from those present. The event was captured in a video that circulated on social media.