Serbs in Florida mark Epiphany: Guys run into water and swim for the Holy Cross
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The swimming for the Holy Cross was held on a beach in nearby Hallandale Beach
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The traditional (Orthodox) Epiphany swimming for the Holy Cross was held in Florida this year as well.
After liturgy and consecration of the water in the church of St. Simeon in Miami, the swimming for the Holy Cross was held on a beach in the nearby town of Hallandale Beach.
This year, six competitors took part in the race, and Zivko Tripkovic won, according to Miami Glasnik, a publication in Serbian.
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