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AHEPA to Host Tarpon Springs Epiphany Banquet with Elpidophoros

The United States' oldest Greek fraternal order, the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) will hold its annual Epiphany banquet in Tarpon Springs Florida on January 5, 2022. Celebrating the great feast of Epiphany, when Orthodox Christians believe Christ was...

Tarpon Springs Celebrates Epiphany Amid Pandemic Restrictions

The Epiphany celebration marking the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River went on as usual in Tarpon Springs, Florida, despite the many restrictions limiting the number of people watching and taking part. Colten Sakadales, a 16-year-old who is a...

Cretans Will Feed Sifis the Crocodile a Christmas Meal

The crocodile that was found in an artificial Cretan lake this summer has become a local sensation in the Rethymno area, Greece . Fearless locals -- who have become used to the crocodile -- are seriously considering performing the...

Epiphany Celebrations Amidst Cold Windy Weather, Prayers and Boos

One of the oldest customs in the Orthodox Church’s Calendar is the tradition of Theofania, or Epiphany, which has been celebrated across Greece this year amidst terrible weather conditions, prayers and boos. Despite the cold and the wind, several bold...