In the Greek Orthodox faith we have a Saint called Saint Fanourios. There is a traditional cake/pie that is dedicated to him. This sweet cake is usually made once a year, on the eve of Saint Fanourios’ name day, every 27 August. It is brought to the church of Saint Fanourios, where the priest blesses it with a special ceremony. After the Mass, the sweet cakes are cut and everybody shares pieces with each other. All patrons ask Saint Fanourios for help; however, before doing so they must ask for the saint’s mother’s sins to be forgiven. The wish for help can be to find anything at all — good health and happiness, lost items, lost relatives, peace, etc. The Fanouropita can also be made at other times of the year if someone wishes to ask Saint Fanourios to find something or someone for them. Bake this cake to make your dream come true.
My Fanouropita
You can find the recipe at the below web-site link (I baked the cake on a TV programme – channel 10)
http://ten.com.au/the-circle-recipes-sweet-things-fanouropita.htm
I wish you all well!!!
