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Tarpon Springs Celebrates 120th Epiphany Amid Greece’s Water Crisis

1/6/2026

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On January 6, 2026, Tarpon Springs held the 120th Greek Orthodox Epiphany Day, with 74 teen boys in the cross dive—the largest outside Greece, and a prayer service with dove release.
Athos Kaistinos, 18, retrieved the cross.
Mayor John Koulianos highlighted the tradition's significance and ties to Greek settlers.
In Athens, reservoirs declined, triggering a water emergency as authorities plan €2.5 billion to boost water security amid drought.

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On January 6, 2026, Tarpon Springs held the 120th Greek Orthodox Epiphany Day, with 74 teen boys in the cross dive—the largest outside Greece, and a prayer service with dove release.
Athos Kaistinos, 18, retrieved the cross.
Mayor John Koulianos highlighted the tradition's significance and ties to Greek settlers.
In Athens, reservoirs declined, triggering a water emergency as authorities plan €2.5 billion to boost water security amid drought.