For everything from troubled hearts to lost keys, Greeks bake cakes for a wish-granting saint
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Thousands of pilgrims gathered late Wednesday and Thursday at the Church of St. Fanourios in Ilion, Greece, to observe a special day on the Orthodox Christian calendar dedicated to Saint Fanourios. The annual observance involves baking and offering a special orange-flavored cake known as Fanouropita.
For generations, Greeks have turned to Saint Fanourios as the patron of lost things, seeking his intercession for everything from misplaced physical possessions to troubled hearts, lost relationships, and a lack of hope or courage during difficult moments.
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Greek City Times (Athens, Greece) (GR)Focuses on the generational cultural tradition and the saint's role as patron of lost things.
WPLG Local 10 (Miami, US) (US)Emphasizes the specific pilgrimage event in Ilion and the use of orange-flavored cake.
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