In the Christian Church, nearly every day of the year is associated with a particular saint. The Feast of St. James, one of the Twelve Apostles and the saint who is considered to be the founder of the Christian Church in Jerusalem, is celebrated in the city with great solemnity at the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate in the fall. The Feast of St. Constantine and St. Helena, considered to be the founders of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate, is celebrated in the spring, during the sowing season. On these feasts, "blessed" bread (eulogia) is distributed on behalf of the church to all members of the community.
In the past, the Muslim community also wished to benefit from the distribution of eulogia breads, strewing their crumbs in the fields as a lucky charm ensuring a good harvest. Towards these two feast days, the clergy and members of the congregation combine their efforts and bake hundreds of bread loaves. Other popular feasts among Christians and Muslims in Israel include those of St. George, Elijah the Prophet, St. Barbara, and St. Catherine.