On Jan. 6 many followers of the Orthodox faith make a pilgrimage to Tarpon Springs to celebrate the spirit of Epiphany. Theophany, the Greek name for Epiphany, means "the Lord shining forth" or "manifestation of God." In the Greek Orthodox and other Eastern Rite Christian churches, Epiphany commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan. ...more

January 3, 2009

Nick Kavouklis recognized the fist as it emerged from the murky bayou and knew right away his son had won one of the highest honors in the Greek Orthodox community. ...more

January 6, 2008

TARPON SPRINGS - Thousands of people are gathered at the Spring Bayou today for the Greek Orthodox community's annual Epiphany celebration, the highlight of which is when dozens of teenage boys dive into the bayou and pluck out a blessed cross. ...more

January 6, 2008