USA. Tarpon Springs. St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. On Epiphany Day, the Greek Orthodox Church of Tarpon Springs holds a special contest. After the mass and procession to the bayou close to the church, app. 30 young boys try to find a cross in the water thrown by the arch bishop from a platform. the boy who catches the cross is the hero of the year in the predominantly Greek Orthodox village. He also receives gifts from most of the shopkeepers in the village. 1990.