The Epiphany day marks the beginning of Orthodox Christmas celebrations. It is one of Orthodox Church’s most important feasts, commemorating Jesus’ baptism.

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A small number of people attended the ceremony held at Hagia Yorgi Church adjacent to the Patriarchate’s garden, amid social distancing measures.  

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The ceremony was followed by a cross-throwing ceremony in the Golden Horn.

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Two swimmers from the Greek Orthodox community dived to retrieve the wooden crucifix thrown by Bartholomew.

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