On Friday, November 15, the Christmas fast will begin. We have some wonderful tips for a fasting menu specifically for believers.
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SubscribeThe fast, according to the new calendar for Ukrainians, will last until the morning of December 25, 2024.
During the fast, believers strive to adhere to the rules and prohibitions set by church canons regarding the consumption of various foods.
This time, we will learn together how to properly organize a diet throughout the fasting period from November 15 to December 24, inclusive.
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In general, the entire period of the Christmas fast is divided into three main cycles, each differing in its dietary rules. Stricter prohibitions apply closer to the end of the fast.
Cycles of the Christmas fast:
- first – from November 15 to December 6;
- second — from December 7 to December 18;
- third – from December 19 to December 24.
From November 15 to December 6. On Monday, you can eat porridge, but without oil. On Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, fish can be included in the diet. On Wednesday and Friday – only dry food.
December 7 – December 18. On Tuesday and Thursday, eating fish is prohibited, but hot food with oil is allowed. On the other days of the week, the dietary rules remain the same.
December 19 – 24. These days of the Christmas fast are the strictest. On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday – only dry food. On Tuesday and Thursday, hot food is allowed, but without oil, while on Saturday and Sunday, oil can be added.
On the Christmas Eve of December 24, eating is not allowed until the first star appears in the sky, after which one may eat kutia.
During the fast before Christmas, there are not only food restrictions but also it is essential for each person to sincerely repent of their thoughts and actions.