Blessing of the Waters

The combined Greek Orthodox churches of Perth celebrate the Epiphany at Matilda Bay. Ilias Avgoulis, 28, holds up the cross. Picture: Nic Ellis/The West Australian

Jan 6, 2013

Water blessing

Greek Orthodox ceremony celebrated by plunging into Swan River.

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