Around August 27, people across Greece partake in the tradition of fanouropita, a cake also prepared by Greek communities around the world, to mark the feast of St. Fanourios, a martyr honored by the Orthodox Church.
For generations, believers have...
August 27th marks the celebration of St. Fanourios, and, to honor him, Greek women typically bake a Fanouropita, or Saint Fanourios Pie, in hopes of finding something they have lost.
The martyr is known for helping the faithful find lost...
Saint Fanourios Pie (Fanouropita) is a pie that is dedicated to Saint Fanourios and is traditionally made on August 27th, the day reserved for his honor. The attribute associated with St Fanourios in popular tradition is that he is the finder of...