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The ceremonial Cross Dive of the 118th Epiphany Celebration is scheduled for Saturday in Tarpon Springs, but event organizers are closely watching the forecast, which includes the potential for severe weather. 

A 16-year-old was the cross retriever in the 118th annual Tarpon Springs Epiphany Celebration cross dive.

George Stamas grew up in Tarpon Springs and has watched the cross dive ever since he was a little kid.

50 years ago, Archbishop Nikitas Lioulias was among the young men diving into the waters of Spring Bayou, hoping to come up with the Epiphany Cross.

Each year, residents spend time preparing, and excitement stirs as the Epiphany Celebration nears. Today marks the 117th event.

Teenage boys from the community dive into the bayou to retrieve it. The diver who finds it is blessed for the entire year.

TARPON SPRINGS — The 117th edition of Tarpon Springs’ Epiphany celebration will “return to normal” on Jan. 6, according to event organizers, following two years of pandemic-related restrictions.

Thousands returned to Tarpon Springs Epiphany celebration to witness 16-year-old Alexander Makris of New Port Richey emerge from the bayou’s murky, shallow waters with the white and gold cross, a

Alexander Makris, 16, of New Port Richey emerged from the murky waters of Spring Bayou with the white and gold cross during Tarpon Spring’s 116th annual Epiphany celebration on Thursday,

Thousands returned to Tarpon Springs Epiphany celebration to witness 16-year-old Alexander Makris of New Port Richey emerge from the bayou’s murky, shallow waters with the white and gold cross, a