On Sunday, December 31, 2023, we kept the custom of St. Basil's Bread (The Vasilopeta). Assisting Fr. John in cutting and distributing was Priest David Galloway from St. John the Merciful Mission in Kissimmee, Florida. This year the St. Basil's coins were received by Kyra Wright, Kathy Parrish, Laurie Morsey; the other coins were received by Kyra Wright (two coins in one piece!), Eugenia Unghianu, and Nicholai Parsells. May the Lord grant them many blessed years!
About St. Basil's Bread
The tradition of Saint Basil’s Coin dates to the fourth century, when St. Basil the Great, the father of philanthropy, wanted to distribute money to the poor in his diocese. He commissioned some women to bake sweetened bread, in which he placed gold coins. Thus the poor families in cutting the bread to nourish themselves were pleasantly surprised to find the coins. This custom is kept to this day among Orthodox Christians, who on Saint Basil’s Day, January 1st, place gold coins inside a loaf of sweetened bread in honor of the Saint’s care for the poor. The one who finds the coin in his or her piece is considered commissioned by St. Basil to carry on his work for the poor, and in exchange he will ask the Lord for whatever is needful for the New Year.
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On Palm Sunday, April 28, 2024 the faithful gathered to celebrate the Lord's Entrance into Jerusalem. A procession around the church was made while the faithful bore in their hands palms in honor of the festive occasion. Following the beautiful divine services, a traditional fish meal was offered for all present. Glory be to God for all things!
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