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What is the name of the blessing ceremony where a cross is thrown into the water and young men dive to retrieve it, held on January 6th?
Answer: Blessing of the Waters — During the Epiphany (Theophania) on January 6th, the priest throws a cross into the sea, river, or lake, and young men dive in to retrieve it; whoever recovers the cross is said to receive a special blessing for the year.
- A Blessing of the Boats
- B Blessing of the Waters ✓
- C Ceremony of the Jordan
- D Rite of the Fishermen
During the Epiphany (Theophania) on January 6th, the priest throws a cross into the sea, river, or lake, and young men dive in to retrieve it; whoever recovers the cross is said to receive a special blessing for the year.