Greek Metropolitans fined for sanctifying the sea during Epiphany (videos)

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Greek Metropolitans fined for sanctifying the sea during Epiphany (videos)The Coast Guard intervened, following a prosecutor’s order, and imposed a fines, based on the relevant protection provisions against covid-19

The metropolitan of Aigialeia and Kalavrita, Ieronymos, accompanied by the former Ambrosios of Kalavrita, sanctified the waters in the sea, in Aigio honoring the celebration of Epiphany despite the coronavirus measures, protothema.gr reports.

The ceremony was held in Aigio, in the presence of believers, and in fact, two swimmers fell into the water to catch the cross.

The Coast Guard intervened, following a prosecutor’s order, and imposed a fine of 1,500 euros on the Metropolitan and 300 euros on the two young men, based on the relevant protection provisions against covid-19.

In Thessaloniki, there was tension shortly after 11:00′ in Nea Paralia by the sea when some citizens tried to throw the Cross into the sea on their own to honor the tradition of the Epiphany with the Police intervening.

According to GRTimes.gr, despite the effort of the police, the citizens finally were successful in their attempt and afterward, they were brought into the Police station.

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