The 115th annual Epiphany celebration in Tarpon Springs was a success, despite this year s changes. Author: 10 Tampa Bay Updated: 2:00 PM EST January 6, 2021
TARPON SPRINGS, Fla.
Editor s note: The photo attached to this story is from the 114th annual Epiphany celebration last year.
Today, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral celebrated the 115th Epiphany celebration in Tarpon Springs. The annual event, that usually gathers crowds of spectators, saw some major changes because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Even though we couldn t be there in person, we can still enjoy videos of the celebration, that was streamed live throughout the day.
A maximum of 250 people were allowed inside the church for the celebration and everyone inside was required to wear a mask and practice social distancing.
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By Gordon Byrd
Dec 16, 2020
TARPON SPRINGS COVID-19 is forcing some changes to the annual Epiphany celebration in Tarpon Springs, January 6th.
For one thing, most spectators will be barred. Attendance in the service at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral and the procession to Spring Bayou is limited to parishioners, the teenage divers, and a few dignitaries.
Only two family members per diver will be allowed to watch as the 55 boys aged 16-18 dive for the cross after the archbishop blesses the bayou and throws it into the water.
That s a major difference as thousands normally line Spring Bayou every year to see the divers swim for the cross.