Dialogos

Tension over the Holy Cross in Greece – Watch Video

Published January 6, 2026, 18:01
Tension over the Holy Cross in Greece – Watch Video

Scenes of tension unfolded during the Epiphany celebrations in Florina, Greece, when believers diving into the Sakoulevas River to retrieve the Holy Cross began pushing and arguing. The tension peaked immediately after the Cross was thrown, with participants disagreeing about who had caught it first. Although the situation calmed down quickly and the ceremony concluded without further incidents, the event caused disruption and comment. Video of the incident has circulated on social media and local news outlets.