Father Costa of St. George Greek Orthodox church in Philadelphia prepares the Vasilopita with a blessing before cutting and distributing to his church members. The Society of Epirotes of Philadelphia, “Omonia”, sponsored the Vasilopita (New Year’s Day bread) cutting as they do every year. Image courtesy of Eleftherios Kostans.
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