About This Trend

Παπας (Papas) is a Greek term that translates to "priest" or "father". It is currently trending on social media, specifically on Twitter, due to a viral image of a Greek Orthodox priest throwing holy water from a speedboat to bless the faithful from a distance, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This unique and humorous approach to maintaining social distancing has resonated with people worldwide, making the hashtags #Papas and #SpeedboatPriest go viral.

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