Thessaloniki: 10 year old dived into the waters of Thermaikos for the cross – “I did it for the blessing”

He may not have caught him, but a 10-year-old boy was the one who stole the show in water sanctity in her. The ceremony took place at the First Pier of the Port of Thessaloniki shortly after 11.00, where a total of 53 young people fell into the waters of Thermaikos to catch the cross, including the young Antonis, 10 years old. The boy even accepted the flattering comments of everyone with the older ones watching him. CORVERSE The one who caught the cross is 25-year-old Marcos Anastasopoulos from Patras, who caught the cross for the second time. He dives for 11 years and had captured the cross again in 2019 in Patras. “I came here for three days. I had it in mind, the company didn’t want much but I wanted it and I dived,” said the 25-year-old. It was decided to give the 10-year-old Antony the gold cross symbolically, while the winner took two crosses. All participants received a silver cross as a gift from the Metropolis of Thessaloniki. CORVERSE “I did it for blessing. I saw it last year and asked my parents to bring me here. It was a great experience. I’m excited. They all helped me and thank them very much,” said the 10-year-old who sank into the waters of Thermaikos. On the cobblestone of the beach, from the port to the White Tower, from early crowds gathered, while dividing rails were placed to avoid crowding in the event area.