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Faith and Tradition Unite at Blessing of the Waters Ceremonies in Rye and Frankston

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Greek Orthodox communities across Victoria gathered today, January 6 to mark Epiphany with the traditional Blessing of the Waters ceremonies at Rye Foreshore and Frankston Pier, drawing hundreds of people for one of the most sacred days in the Church calendar. At Red Hill, worshippers assembled for Matins and the Divine Liturgy at the Parish of Panagia Kamariani before making their way to the Rye Foreshore for the procession and Cross throwing. …
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Sea, sun and faith at Rosebud’s annual Epiphany celebration

Hundreds gathered along the Mornington Peninsula shoreline on Tuesday, January 6 for the annual Blessing of the Waters in Rosebud, marking the Greek Orthodox celebration of Epiphany with faith, culture and community spirit. The ceremony was officiated by Papa Lefteris, who has continued to perform the traditional Blessing of the Waters each year. This has been the case despite his defrocking by the Ecumenical Patriarchate, which cited “a series …

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Greek Herald broke the news in on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
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