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VASILOPITA OBSERVANCE
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The word Vasilopita is a compound Greek word that means the sweet bread of St. Basil.
According to tradition, special sweet bread is prepared both in the Orthodox homes and Church Community, which is called Vasilopita. Sweets are added to the bread, which symbolizes the sweetness and joy of life everlasting. It also symbolizes the hope that the New Year will be filled with the sweetness of life, liberty and happiness.
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Provided for you Courtesy of: The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Bridgeport
Rev. Demetrios A. Recachinas, Protopresbyter
Web Version Designed by:
Vicky Andriotis
For information about obtaining hard copies of this booklet, please contact:
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
4070 Park Avenue
Bridgeport CT 06604
Church Phone (203) 374-5561
Church Fax (203) 374-5770
E-mail: fatherdemetrios@ holytrinitybridgeport.org
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