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Orthodox Christians fast every Wednesday and Friday of the week from meat and dairy. During lent and Holy Week, they fast all 40 (plus seven more of Holy Week) days, again from meat and dairy. There are also certain fast days and fast periods throughout the year such as the Christmas Fast and the Apostles' Fast.
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Do only Catholics fast during Lent?
Catholics fast for Lent and so do Greek Orthodox. Some Protestants do to but that seems to be an individual choice.
Why Egyptian Orthodox Church allows consuming fish in some fasting seasons such as the fast of the apostles?
The Eastern Orthodox Church rules allow for fish to be consumed on some fasting seasons, such as the Apostles' Fast and the Christmas (Advent) Fast (except on Wednesdays and Fridays), because these fasts are not as strict as Great Lent (before Easter) or the Virgin Mary's Dormition Fast. The Coptic Orthodox Church may have some slight variations to these fasting rules, but essentially they are very similar.
Isn't it dangerous for pregnant Orthodox Jewish mothers to fast on Yom Kippur?
If they consider it a health risk, they do not have to fast - there are exceptions allowed for health purposes.
When do you stop eating meat at Easter time?
You don't fast during Easter. Catholics, Orthodox and some other Christians fast from meat during Lent: Catholics on Ash Wednesday and every Friday in Lent. Orthodox fast from meat every day during Lent. The Lenten fast ends on Holy Saturday night with the celebration of the Easter Vigil. The purpose of the fast is to discipline the body and focus on the spiritual life.
Isn't it dangerous for Orthodox Jewish mothers to fast on Yom Kippur especially if they breastfeed?
If they consider it a health risk, they do not have to fast - there are exceptions allowed for health purposes.
Why do some pregnant women and nursing mothers fast on Yom Kippur?
Only Orthodox Jews do that, and I think it's dangerous.
What can't Eastern Orthodox Christians eat when they fast?
In the strictest practice, Orthodox Christians refrain from meat (including fish), all dairy products (eggs are included in this category), wine and (olive) oil on fasting days. On fast days designated as "wine and oil" or "fish, wine, and oil", these items are permitted.
What types of orthodox churches exist?
Russian orthodox. Greek orthodox. Coptic orthodox. Antiochia orthodox. Eastern orthodox. Ethiopian orthodox.
What do you call to the followers of eastern orthodox?
They are called Eastern Orthodox Christians or just Orthodox Christians.
What is a christian - greek orthodox?
A ‘Greek Orthodox’ Christian is a Christian who comes under the Orthodox Church of Greece. In the rest of the world, he or she would be known as an Orthodox Christian. The name "greek orthodox" should not be used to describe Orthodox Christians in other countries outside of Greece. There is no nationality in the Orthodox Church. It is open to people of all backgrounds, races and cultures. Orthodox Christians in Japan are Japanese Orthodox, Orthodox Christians in Russia are Russian Orthodox, Orthodox Christians in America are American Orthodox, etc.
Do woman fast on yom kippur if they are menstruating?
A girl being to menstruate does not affect the age in which she is obligated to fast. It is a custom for children to practice fasting prior to the age (girls-12, boys-13)in which they are obligated to fast.
Who must fast on Yom Kippour?
All healthy adult Jewish people must fast on Yom Kippour. * Healthy: if the fast will be detrimental to your health you mustn't fast. Consult with a Doctor and LOR (Local Orthodox Rabbi) * Adult: Boys above Bar Mitzva (13) and girls above Bat Mitzva (12) must fast * Children may not fast unless they will become adults within the coming months.
