Blessing of the Seas - Epiphany 2017
Epiphany is Celebrated on the Beach at Margate
A dove is released as His Eminence Gregorios, Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Thyateira and Great Britain blesses the waters of the seaside town of Margate on the Feast of the Epiphany on January 9, 2011 in Margate, England. The feast day traditionally commemorates when Jesus was Baptised in the River Jordan.
Crowds turn out for Margate's sea blessing by Greek Orthodox Church (ITV News - 8 January 2017 at 5:33pm)