Pan-Orthodox Cross Dive
Holy Cross Name Day & 3rd Annual Pan-Orthodox Cross Dive!
Sunday, September 15, 2024
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.
Schedule Of Events
- 8:45am | Orthros
- 10am | Divine Liturgy
- 12pm | (Immediately following Divine Liturgy) Panagiri/Name Day Feast at the Church’s Parish House/Courtyard
- 2:00pm | Come for Fellowship at the lake front home of Kathye Patras (2225 Lake Haven Court; Lizella, Georgia) and enjoy the beach and beautiful lake views. Bring your bathing suit, towels, beach toys, etc.
- 2:30pm | Blessing of the Waters followed by the Cross Dive for High School Students
- All are welcome to stay for fellowship after the Cross Dive
Purchasing Tickets
- Cost is $15 per person.
- Free admission for clergy, dive participants, and children 8 and under.
- Last day to purchase ticket(s) is September 1st.
- The very last day to purchase t-shirt(s) is September 4th.
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)
2024 Notes for our Regulars!
This year, we are doing things differently. We will be having lunch on our church grounds and then will move to one of our parishioner’s home for the Agiasmo, the Cross Dive, dessert and fellowship. Please make a note of the new address: 2225 Lake Haven Court; Lizella, Georgia!
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 (see image) if you wish. Please be on the lookout for next year’s Cross Dive! Pencil in our tentative date of September 13, 2025!
Contact Us For More Information
- Email: office@holycrossga.org
- Phone: (478) 621-0744
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