Orthodox Christians are preparing for a multi-day Nativity Fast
27 November 2020
On November 28, according to the Orthodox calendar, the Nativity Fast begins. It will run until Christmas Eve - January 6 next year. Fasting lasts forty days, its purpose is to prepare the soul with the help of prayer, repentance and restrictions in food intake for the meeting of one of the main Christian holidays - the Nativity of Christ. Рождественский пост длится с 28 ноября по 6 января On the days of fasting, believers traditionally refuse all kinds of entertainment and devote more time to reflecting on their own lives. The atmosphere this year, when most entertainment events, including New Year's, have been canceled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, contributes to this as well as possible. In addition, fasting is the best time for all kinds of good deeds: these days it is customary to help sick, lonely, elderly and needy people. The Nativity Fast is not as strict as the Great Fast. During it, you can eat fish and seafood - but you will have to give up meat, eggs and dairy products. The peak of fasting falls on Christmas Eve, January 6 - the day before the feast of the Nativity of the Lord Jesus Christ. According to an old tradition, believers on this day did not eat any food after the first appearance in heaven. stars.
Orthodox Christians are preparing for a multi-day Nativity FastOrthodox Christians are preparing for a multi-day Nativity FastOn November 28, according to the Orthodox calendar, the Nativity Fast begins. It will run until Christmas Eve - January 6 next year. Fasting lasts forty days, its purpose is to prepare the soul with the help of prayer, repentance and restrictions in food intake for the meeting of one of the main Christian holidays - the Nativity of Christ. Рождественский пост длится с 28 ноября по 6 января On the days of fasting, believers traditionally refuse all kinds of entertainment and devote more time to reflecting on their own lives. The atmosphere this year, when most entertainment events, including New Year's, have been canceled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, contributes to this as well as possible. In addition, fasting is the best time for all kinds of good deeds: these days it is customary to help sick, lonely, elderly and needy people. The Nativity Fast is not as strict as the Great Fast. During it, you can eat fish and seafood - but you will have to give up meat, eggs and dairy products. The peak of fasting falls on Christmas Eve, January 6 - the day before the feast of the Nativity of the Lord Jesus Christ. According to an old tradition, believers on this day did not eat any food after the first appearance in heaven. stars.Свеча Иерусалима -en
On November 28, according to the Orthodox calendar, the Nativity Fast begins. It will run until Christmas Eve - January 6 next year. Fasting lasts forty days, its purpose is to prepare the soul with the help of prayer, repentance and restrictions in food intake for the meeting of one of the main Christian holidays - the Nativity of Christ. Рождественский пост длится с 28 ноября по 6 января On the days of fasting, believers traditionally refuse all kinds of entertainment and devote more time to reflecting on their own lives. The atmosphere this year, when most entertainment events, including New Year's, have been canceled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, contributes to this as well as possible. In addition, fasting is the best time for all kinds of good deeds: these days it is customary to help sick, lonely, elderly and needy people. The Nativity Fast is not as strict as the Great Fast. During it, you can eat fish and seafood - but you will have to give up meat, eggs and dairy products. The peak of fasting falls on Christmas Eve, January 6 - the day before the feast of the Nativity of the Lord Jesus Christ. According to an old tradition, believers on this day did not eat any food after the first appearance in heaven. stars.
