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How to fast correctly during Nativity Fast 2024
On November 15, according to the new church calendar, the Nativity Fast begins.
Christmas post 2024 is the last one of the year. It will last 40 days, until the Feast of the Nativity of Christ and is considered less strict than Lent. What is allowed and what is prohibited at this time and who is allowed not to fast, UNIAN asked the priest.
How to fast during Advent
Nativity fast 2024 according to the new church calendar will last from November 15 to December 25in the old way – from November 28 to January 7. The meaning of this post is to celebrate Christmas with a pure soul and body.
According to Orthodox tradition, during fasting one should abstain from a number of things. During this period you need:
- get rid of bad thoughts, forgive insults;
- try not to commit everyday sins – getting angry, swearing,…
