November 28, 2018 Orthodox Christians begins forty days or Christmas Fillipov post - cleansing of body and soul. That it is necessary to do these days, and it is strictly forbidden?
Fasting - not so much a certain abstinence in food, as a struggle with their sins, for the cleansing of body and soul. If, for example, a person adheres to strict rules in the diet, but angry, quarrels with relatives, condemns people - the effect will be zero.Christmas post- it is an opportunity to focus on your soul, to actions that you do every day, but it is not thinking about their correctness and spirituality.
What not to do in Advent
During the period of Advent is forbidden to play the wedding and perform the sacrament of the wedding.
At the time of fasting should avoid recreational activities, watching TV, take a break in social networks.
These days, it is forbidden to quarrel and swear, especially with family, bad language, or harasses others.
You can not give in to bad habits, passions and commit mortal sins.
Devote more time to himself and spiritual thoughts, give up the noisy meetings, talk less of thosephone on the market, clear travel and travel.
What you can not eat in the post?
Xerophagy - the strict observance of fasting, during which forbids eating thermally processed foods.
It is strictly forbidden to eat meat, dairy and eggs purged.
On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, may not be used for cooking oil, as well as eating fish.
Fish during Advent allowed to eat on a Saturday, Sunday, and the great religious holidays.
At the time of fasting should abandon the "invigorating" drink: coffee, tea and alcohol.
In the last week of fasting should avoid sugar, salt, and hot drinks.
What you can do during Advent?
Prerequisite purification of the soul and the body is daily prayer.
During the period of fasting is not prohibited the baptism of adults and children and can take place any day.
You can woo and to offer his hand and heart, so that at the end of forty-day fast, to get married.
Also be sure to ask about that parents need to know about the child's baptism: the main rules and traditions
