63rd Annual Holy Cross Day & Blessing of the Waters on the Beach in Asbury Park, NJ
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1,700 Greek Orthodox faithful, gathered at the Asbury Park, NJ
boardwalk after services at the Paramount Theatre to commemorate Holy Cross Day celebration and the Blessing of the Waters on
September 20, 2009.
Holy Cross, celebrated on September 14th, commemorates Saint Helen's unearthing of the cross around 326 AD. The Blessing of the
Waters and diving for the cross, symbolizes a reaffirmation of faith. Usually held throughout the world in January, the New Jersey dive
coincides with Holy Cross Day.
Added on Sep 29, 2009 by Anthony
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Holy-Cross-Day Blessing-Water Beach Asbury-Park NJ Dive Cross
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Greek Orthodox Events
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