The Three Hierarchs
1/ Who are the three Hierarchs ?
Basil the Great
Saint Chrysostom
Saint Gregory the Theologian
2/ What is the meaning of their title “Hierarchs” = «Ιεράρχες » in Greek ?
They are the fathers of the Church.
They are considered great teachers of the Orthodox faith.
3/ When do the Orthodox Christians celebrate the three Hierarchs ?
January 3O is the official date of their celebration.
Greek Orthodox Schools celebrate the three fathers of faith with respect.
4/ Why are the Three Hierarchs so important ?
Their importance i s and will be lasting because
- They have taught the new generations to glorify the Holy Trinity
- Their reputation as teachers of Christianity is undisputed
- They fought against the heresy of Arianism
- The three Hierarchs took care of people in need
- They established institutions for the poor
- They set the example of authentic Christian life
5/ What are their basic pieces of work ?
The basic Liturgies of the Orthodox Church are written by Basil the Great and St John Chrysostom.
The “Theological Orations ” written by Gregory the Theologian are one of the most recognized work of this hierarch.
Λεξιλόγιο - Vocabulary
1/ θεολόγος = theologist
2/ βασικός = basic
3/ παράδειγμα = example
4/ γιορτάζω = to celebrate
5/ Χριστιανός = Christian
What is t he “Vasilopita” cake – Η Βασιλόπιτα ?
Η Βασιλόπιτα, “Vasilopita” cake is the traditional cake the Greeks make to honor Saint Vasilis. In most Greek households, the cake is cut right after midnight on New Year’s Day. Greeks also cut it after the traditional New Year meal, the first day of January. The one, who finds the coin inserted in the cake, is said to be “fortunate” during the whole year.
One traditional recipe for Vasilopita is as follows!Buy the ingedients and start making your Vasilopita. It is easy and tasty!
Ιngredients300 g rams butter / βούτυρο
250 g rams sugar / ζάχαρη
7 g rams mahlab / μαχλέπι
2 g rams mastic / μαστίχα
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg / μοσχοκάρυδο
2 tablespoon s flour / αλεύρι
zest, of 1-2 oranges / πορτοκάλια
1 teaspoon vanilla powder / βανίλια
4 eggs / αβγά
75 g rams milk / γάλα
400 g all-purpose flour / αλεύρι
1 tablespoon baking powder
How do you make the Vasilopita ?
Make sure you have a mixer, all the ingredients and a bowl!
Start!
Beat well the whites and the yolks of the eggs.
Melt the butter and add it in a bowl.
Add all the other ingredients.
Mix them well,
Pour the mixture on a baking sheet.
It will be ready in 45 minutes.
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