It is traditionally served on St. Fanourios' feast day on August 27, given to Greek Orthodox believers as a blessing.

When a lost object is revealed or found, followers of Saint Fanourios have often baked Propitiation[clarification needed] in memory of his mother.

[5] The essential, most common ingredients are: flour, vegetable oil, sugar, orange juice, baking powder, nuts, and raisins.

[1] According to tradition, it is offered for the forgiveness of Saint Fanourios' mother, a sinful woman who was cruel towards the poor.

[6] In various areas of Greece and Cyprus, the tradition is followed by Orthodox Christians asking Saint Fanourios to "reveal" a job to the unemployed, to salvage an item that was lost, or to give health and find a groom for unmarried girls.