The Greek government restricted its Orthodox population from celebrating the Epiphany. In Turkey, Istanbul’s Greeks marked it with a famous ceremony of the blessing of the waters.
The Christian feast day marks the visit of the three wise men to Jesus soon after his birth as well as the baptism of Christ. For the Orthodox, Epiphany marks Christmas Eve based on the Julian calendar.
Believers in Istanbul marked the occasion in a unique way.
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