Pan-Orthodox Cross Dive
Holy Cross Name Day & 5th Annual Pan-Orthodox Cross Dive!
Coming September 2026
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Diver Participants
- Male and Female Orthodox or catechumen high school students
- Divers need to bring bathing suit, and change of clothes (event t-shirt and towel will be gifted to the divers). Please follow the Metropolis dress code for swimwear.
- Divers must register by September 1st by using the ticket link.
- Waiver must be signed and emailed to office@holycrossga.org prior to the event.
Schedule Of Events
- 12:00pm · Vespers at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church
- 2:00pm · Lunch at Sandy Beach, Lake Tobesofkee Upper Pavilion (6880 Moseley Dixon Road; Macon, GA 31220)
- 3:30pm · Blessing of the Waters (Lower Pavilion)
- 4:00pm · Cross Dive (Beach)
- 4:30pm · Dessert (Upper Pavilion)
- 5:00pm – 6:30pm · Fellowship on the Beach
Purchasing Tickets
- Cost is $15 per person.
- Free admission for clergy, dive participants, and children 8 and under.
- Last day to purchase ticket(s) and order a t-shirt is Friday, September 5th at noon.
- If you missed the deadline and would still like to purchase a ticket, email us at office@holycrossga.org. Please note that there will not be any extra t-shirts available after the 5th.
Apparel Available for Purchase at ONLINE Registration
Cross Dive Recipients - Congratulations!
- 2022 – Nikolaos Contantinides (Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation)
- 2023 – Matthew Simitses (Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation)
- 2024 – Nicholas Adams (Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation)
- 2025 – Katy Contantinides (Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation)
Unable To Attend?
- We are sorry to miss you this year! If you would still like to support this event, financial contributions are welcome. You may also purchase a t-shirt if you wish!
Contact Us For More Information
- Email: office@holycrossga.org
- Phone: (478) 621-0744
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