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Priest Blesses Orange Fanouropita for Thousands Near Athens

8/27/2026

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Father Nikolaos Vlavianos blessed orange-flavored cakes for thousands of pilgrims at the Church of St. Fanourios.
The ceremony occurred Wednesday night about 10 km northwest of Athens.
Maria Chanioti, 66, prepared her Fanouropita with fresh orange juice, nutmeg, a vigil candle.
Vendors sold toys, clothes and grilled meat while the feast concludes Thursday, honoring the patron of lost-and-found.

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Father Nikolaos Vlavianos blessed orange-flavored cakes for thousands of pilgrims at the Church of St. Fanourios.
The ceremony occurred Wednesday night about 10 km northwest of Athens.
Maria Chanioti, 66, prepared her Fanouropita with fresh orange juice, nutmeg, a vigil candle.
Vendors sold toys, clothes and grilled meat while the feast concludes Thursday, honoring the patron of lost-and-found.