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St. Basil's Day
by W.Holidays

January 1

St. Basil was Bishop of Caesarea, one of the most distinguished Doctors of the Church and a forefather of the Greek Orthodox Church.  Born probably 329; died 1 January, 379.  

Patron of hospital administrators.

In many Greek homes, Vaselopita is bake on St. Basil's Day Eve.  It is served at midnight and a coin is hidden inside.  Everyone get a slice including St. Basil and the poor.  The person who get the piece with the hidden coin will have luck for the following year.