The Theophany was celebrated with great holiness in the Diocese of Demetrias. The Metropolitan Ignatios took part in the Holy Liturgy of the Cathedral Saint Nikolaos in Volos city. After the Holy Liturgy followed the Holy blessing of the waters. Afterwards, the Metropolitan and representatives of the local authorities, accompanied by the people to the city coast. The ceremony of the Cross throwing on the waters took place by the Metropolitan, who was on a boat. About 20 men jumped in order to catch the Holy Cross in the sea.