Catcher Of A Cross Monument

Catching of the cross

This is a statue of the catching of the cross on Epiphany - January 6th to you and me. I am not religious but the Balkans of course are so its important to them.

Statue by the Port

It’s a statue of no particular historical relevance. Seems to be mostly a visible statement of religious faith. Well constructed, modern.

Interesting Monument

The monument commemorates the Catching of the Cross on epiphany. A Christian feast day that celebrates the revelation of God incarnate as Jesus Christ.

Great statue even more interesting if you know its story

Statue commemorates the Catching of the Cross on Ephiphany. You need a guide to know what this is unless you know before you go! Epiphany is celebrated on January 6, twelve days after Christmas. In so...

Context helps

Too bad there isn't a plaque explaining the statue. Every January on the Macedonian Orthodox New Year priests to a cross into the harbor and swimmers view to be the one to retrieve it.