Fanouropita

Fanouropita: Why Greeks Bake a Special Cake for the Saint of Lost Things

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...

This Greek Orthodox Saint Can Help You Find Anything If You Bake Him a Fanouropita

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...

St. Fanourios Pie: Greece's Secret Recipe

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...