The Epiphany celebrations were held in Rhodes with traditional fervor, where the Metropolitan of Rhodes, Kyrillos, officiated the water blessing ceremony. Participants included representatives from local authorities, a military contingent, and the local Philharmonic, as brave souls dived into the sea to retrieve the Cross, with 18-year-old Michalis Mavridis being the fortunate one who succeeded. Similar ceremonies took place at the tourist port of Rhodes and in various villages across the island.