Parish of St Sophia & Three Daughters

The service of Artoklasia (5 Loaves) is offered by the faithful for health and well-being of those who are living. The Artoklasia can be ordered at any time and can be performed at any Divine Liturgy. It is typically offered on important feast days or individual name days of the faithful. The Artoklasia represents the story of Jesus feeding the Five Thousand with five loaves of bread and two pieces of fish. This is also the only Biblical story which is found in all four Gospels. Performing the service the Artoklasia is a direct correlation to this where we ask that God bring a plentitude of blessings to us and furthermore, to nourish our soul and body through the eating of the bread which is offered.