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Feb. 29 ARCHBISHOP SPURS STRANGE CROSS-DIVING RITE. One of the Christian World's most unusual rites finds the Greek orthodox primate of North and South America - ARCHBI, OF IAKOVO§ - toaatng a.toss into a river. Local youth, --are then urged to dive in and retrieve the holy object. The ancient rite used to commemorate traditions of the EPIPHANY stems from the legend of a priceless jewel-studded gold cross lost in a bottomless spring. The event that takes place at TARPON SPRINGS, (Florida)_-- every January is considered unique In renew. olrelea. (Epiphany marks the baptising of Christ to the River Jordon.) PHOTO SHOWS. Having dived for the hallowed Cross, the lucky fInSies - JIM MOUZQURAKIS - receives the Archbrehop's blessing. He is also allowed to keep the cherished object
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