Eastern Orthodox Christians observe several fast periods and days over the course of the year. Unlike the name sugests, on fasting dates, you only have to obstain from meat, fish, dairy products, olive oil, and wine. The only abstinence from food or drink is observed preceding Holy Communion. The feast periods Orthodox Christians observe are
The Great Fast (Lent)--beginning on a Monday 7 weeks before Easter.
Fast of the Apostles--varying in length from 1 to 6 weeks; it begins on a Monday, 8 days after Pentecost, and ends on June 28--the eve of the feast of Saints Peter and Paul.
Fast of the Repose of the Virgin Mary--August 1 to 14.
Christmas Fast--lasting 40 days, from November 15 to December 24.
In addition, Christians fast on several individual days, includeing the feast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross (September 14), the Beheading of St. John the Baptist (August 29) as well as Wendsdays and Fridays
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2 comments:
How strictly observed are these "fast dates"? It seems very difficult to fast for 13 days. However, I suppose one could do it with the proper conditioning and dedication. If someone could expand on this, I would appreciate it.
i didnt know this religion had so many holy days and special religious things they needed to do. i find that very very interesting
nice blog
and to a random guy, i know for Ramadan and some jewish fasting days you fast only when the sun is up, so before sunrise and after sundown you can chow down. i just think its the same thing for this religion aswell
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