Tuesday, 6 January 2009

Epiphany

Epiphany comes from the Greek word, Epiphania, which means 'to show', 'make known' or 'reveal'
Throughout Greece it is celebrated by a priest blessing a cross and throwing it into the sea three times. This is to remember the 3 miracles that manifest the divinity of Christ.
Each time the cross is thrown in, young men dive into the sea to retrieve it. They are then blessed by said priest and receive an icon each. Notice everyone else are wearing warm clothing..
The weather was warm and sunny this morning but by the timeI drove home we had a thunder storm...
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10 comments:

  1. Cheryl6 January 2009 at 16:57

    I love the pics. We missed our local ceremony due to rain and us feeling a little under the weather. Next year...:)

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  2. sukipoet6 January 2009 at 17:22

    Thanks for showing us this ceremony, so "old world." Fascinating really and the beauty of the place!!!!

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  3. soulbrush6 January 2009 at 17:41

    how interesting, thanks so much for the pics.

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  4. ArtistUnplugged6 January 2009 at 18:03

    What an interesting lesson! So fascinating to hear about other countries' customs. Thank you for sharing the photos.

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  5. Lynn Cohen6 January 2009 at 21:16

    Interesting traditions world wide.
    Burrr am cold looking at the swimmers.

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  6. jennyflowerblue6 January 2009 at 23:31

    I'd have problems keeping off unclean thoughts with all those tones torsos!

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  7. Katiejane7 January 2009 at 00:04

    How interesting! Thanks so much for giving me this epiphany! I love it.

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  8. Jackie7 January 2009 at 01:01

    I love all these glimpses of Greek life you give us. Thanks

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  9. Blu7 January 2009 at 09:07

    Thanks for explaiming a bit more about Cretan culture. Those pictures reminded me of Elounda.

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  10. Cynthia Pittmann7 January 2009 at 17:44

    What an interesting post. I want to return and look around your blog some more.I just came over from sukipoet by way of Puerto Rico. We celebrate 3 Kings Day here on Epiphany. Glad to find you.

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