For daily fasting instructions, you can consult the GOArch Online Chapel. For those Orthodox Christians who are seeking to keep a more disciplined fast, the following information may be helpful. Olive oil and wine are permitted on Saturday and Sunday only. In the leap year the extra day is added to these five days making the Pagumen of this year a period of 6 days. The Feast of the Dormition is preceded by a two-week fast, referred to as the Dormition Fast. The Birth-Giver of God (Theotokos), the Virgin Mary, was "blessed amongst women," and she was chosen "to bear the Savior of our souls." 13 Feb 2023 Third Quarter. Though few laymen are able to keep the rule in its fullness, it seems best to present it mostly without judgement of what level is appropriate for the laity, since this is a matter best worked out in each Christians own setting, under the guidance of his spiritual fathers. But do not assume beforehand that the rule is too difficult for you. Officially, we should followastrict fast all weekdays and fast including oil and alcoholon Saturdays and Sundays: Saturdays because we commemorate God resting after the Creation and Christ resting in the tomb; Sundays because we commemorate the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. similar to the Fourth of July in the United States. May 30/June 12 Trinity Sunday. For the Wednesday and Friday meals, as for all weekdays in Lent, meat and animal products, fish, dairy products, wine and oil are avoided. Series Talanto. CLICK HERE to make a single contribution via PayPal. The Lenten Fast Great Lent is the longest and strictest fasting season of the year. Home / A short walk can make a surprising difference in your energy. + 9 feasts of the Lord + 33 feasts of our Lady, Virgin Mary Unlike in the West, Sundays are included in the 40 days of Lent. + There are 180 of fasting days in total which are obligatory for all Orthodox Christians. Nuts and nut butters are a good source of calories for those who need to maintain weight on a Lenten diet. R. Theoktistos, Theonas M. (FAST) 18 6 Wed + THE HOLY EPIPHANY OF OUR GOD & SAVIOR CHRIST 19 7 Thu + The Synaxis of the Holy Forerunner and Baptist John 20 8 Fri Righteous Domnike, George the Chozebite . In addition to these, there is the fast of repentance which a man keeps after committing sin, it being imposed as a penance by the priest for 7 days, 40 days or 1 year. Symeon the New Theologian: the Discourses, pub. Herod became apprehensive, for he feared the wrath of God for the If you like our project and you are satisfied with our work and effort, please consider making a donation that would help us to survive on the Internet and in further development of the project. The experience provides the faithful significant content to listen to, watch, and read; in order to lead, grow, and inspire. Plans continue for the 20th All-American Council which will be held in Baltimore, MD on July 18-22, 2022. The fast of the Assumption of the Holy Virgin Mary. Saturdays and Sundays in the Second through Sixth Weeks: Wine and oil are permitted; otherwise the strict fasting rule is kept. During the final weeks of the Nativity fast, Dec. 13 - 24, the fast is stricter and no fish is permitted. Beginning of Great Lent - 27.02.2023, Pascha - 16.04.2023, Pentecost - 04.06.2023. have mercy. This ritual is still done in the churches today after the solemn presentation and elevation of the Veneration of Holy Cross, Commemoration of our Holy Father John Climacus, and the Commemoration of our On Easter Day, however, they might indulge in roast lamb and a feast that may include many other types of meat and other dishes. . It then continues with Palm Sunday (the entry of Christ into Jerusalem), Great and Holy Monday which remembers Joseph of the Old Testament who was sold into slavery, Holy Tuesday (the Parable of the ten virgins), Holy Wednesday, (the anointing of Jesus with myrrh by the woman in the house of Simon the Leper), Great and Holy Thursday (the institution of the Eucharist at the Last Supper), Great and Holy Friday (the Passion of Christ) and the last day before Pascha, Great and Holy Saturday. This website is prepared by Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church, Diocese of the U.S.A and Canada and its purpose is to spread the word of God and educate the Orthodox Tewahdo way to all people in the world. + Feasts of the Martyrs. By Church rules, this fast is officially followed only on specific fasting days, but, in practice, it is the most common type of fast followed among believers. We commemorate the Cross every Wednesday and Friday each week, which is why we fast on those days too. HOLY TRINITY RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH Wednesday, March 1, 2023 / February 16, 2023 (Church Calendar) 2023 First Week of the Great Lent. Wine and oil are allowed. St Symeon the New Theologian:Let each one of us keep in mind the benefit of fasting For this healer of our souls is effective, in the case of one to quieten the fevers and impulses of the flesh, in another to assuage bad temper, in yet another to drive away sleep, in another to stir up zeal, and in yet another to restore purity of mind and to set him free from evil thoughts. Shellfish may be eaten. The current difference between the Julian and Gregorian . Facebook | January 5 in preparation for the great Despotic Feast of Theophany and for receiving the blessed water. September 14, Elevation of the Cross. August 29, Beheading of St. John the Baptist. It is the longest and strictest Orthodox fasting period. Before execution, Sadok raised this prayer to God: "Wash us from our sins, 0 Lord, in our own blood", - and Sadok gloriously gave his body to death and his soul to God immortal, together with his priests and his people. their resolve and to be with them in their missionary undertakings. The Fast of Great and Holy Friday is the strictest fast day of the year: even those who have not kept a strict Lenten fast are strongly urged not to eat on this day. On Saturday of the first week, the usual rule for Lenten Saturdays begins (see below). It was in Antioch that Christians were first given the name (Acts 11:26). No meat, dairy, eggs, backbone fish, like above. If you are new to fasting, you may find the onset of hunger pangs distressing. ~The priest rarely grants dispensations. c. The Great Lent and Holy Week This period is a strict fast. Advertisement Coins. Saturdays and Sundays in the Second through Sixth Weeks: Wine and oil are permitted; otherwise the strict fasting rule is kept. The Orthodox Church uses the Julian calendar for the calculation of Easter, whereas the Western churches use the Gregorian calendar. And indeed, in that year, King Sapor arrested him with many of his clergy and people and brought them to trial. We invite you to prayerfully consider sharing the resources given to you by God with a donation to the Archdiocese. 1 Types of fasting 1.1 Ascetic fast 1.2 Eucharistic or liturgical fast 1.3 Total fast 2 Fasting times 2.1 Extended fasting periods 2.2 Fasting days 2.3 Regular fasting 2.4 Preparation for receiving the Holy Eucharist 2.5 Exceptions 2.6 Fast-free weeks 3 Foods 4 Spiritual meaning 5 History and Tradition 6 See also 7 External Links 8 Sources Spiritual fasting means to abstain from non-food-related passions: The believer should be careful about what s/hesees(e.g. Cheese Fare Week (meat and meat products not permitted), c. Paschal Bright Week (the week after Pascha), e. the Nativity Season (Dec. 25 Jan. 5), f. the 50 days after Pascha (strict fasting is relaxed; consult your Father Confessor about fasting during this period). There he ordered that a great fire be kindled. The Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar describes and dictates the rhythm of the life of the Eastern Orthodox Church. It is our deepest belief that preaching Christ for money is wrong. 3) Theotokos Fast: Aug. 1 - 14 We abstain from all meat, meat products, dairy products, fish, olive oil, wine and eggs. But why should the believer follow the Churchs rules when fasting? While people in these groups should not seriously restrict the amount that they eat, no harm will come from doing without some foods on two days out of the week simply eat enough of the permitted foods. Fasting on Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the year, except during fast free periods. On certain days however olive oil and wine as well as fish are permitted on Feasts as follows: Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East. When it was burning fiercely he stood among the flames and pulled Heliodorus to him. 7. We should also eat smaller portions at our regular meals. Once again, the Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America (FOCA) will hold their 95th National Convention immediately preceding the AAC. + There are 180 of fasting days in total which are obligatory for all Orthodox Christians. Geoff's Blog. This is not a comprehensive list of fasting dates, but rather a general reminder of the most important fasting guidelines. The Fast of Great and Holy Friday is the strictest fast day of the year: even those who have not kept a strict Lenten fast are strongly urged not to eat on this day. 29. 4:2). Orthodox calendar January February March April May June July August September October November December Orthodox calendar Catholic calendar Muslim calendar Jewish calendar Hindu calendar On these days, we follow a strict fast, unless these dates fall on a Saturday or Sunday, in which case we follow a fast including oil and alcohol. (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)/*