Advent 2018-2019: the date and the basic rules of fasting

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Advent (or also called Filippov, because before the start of the day of Saint Philip) - the latest of many days of posts in the year. How to prepare for the post, what its duration and terms that can be eaten and what should be done, we describe below.

Some restrictions in Advent give the opportunity to spiritually cleanse the Orthodox, as well as thank God for the harvest, and prepare for the celebration of one of the cleanest and great holidays year, Christmas.

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duration

Christmas Lent lasts 40 days, and every year it begins on November 28 and ends on January 6 of the following year, on Christmas Eve. In the church charter it is called Lent.

spiritual foundation

Orthodox Christians who want to limit itself to the worldly and carnal pleasures, must understand that fasting, they They recognize the sinfulness of its existence, want to repent to God, to become cleaner, more obedient and closer to him.

Christmas post - an opportunity to have a spiritual experience, and become quiet, but also learn to accept the fate of the test, to strengthen the spirit and will of man.

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Restrictions can not be taken as a penalty or denial of your faith: on the contrary, they should be light and joy.

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Rules of Advent

To enter the post on all canons of the Church, we must adhere to the following rules:

  • Before the start of fasting to get the blessing of the priest, repent, and receive communion.
  • Do not let the anger, resentmentand other negative emotions. If there are thoughts that you can not stand the post, go to the church for advice and support. Remember, God does not give more trials than we are able to sustain.
  • As often as possible to attend church.
  • Abstain from sexual relations.
  • Avoid various festivals, feasts and entertainment.

power principles

All 40 days of fasting must abandon animal products. So, all dairy and meat should be excluded from the diet, including eggs and products containing butter and cream margarine.

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In the food can be consumed:

  • Cereals and cereals of all kinds: they should be the basis of your diet;
  • Meatless soups;
  • Dishes from mushrooms and bean saturate your body with essential proteins and micronutrients;
  • Vegetables in raw and cooked allow to diversify your menu and provide the body with vitamins;
  • Vegetable oils (sunflower, olive. Sesame, corn, etc.);
  • Nuts, fruits and dried fruits.
  • Fish and seafood.

remember, that Every Wednesday and Friday - the days of strict fastingWhen you can not even eat seafood, and vegetable oils.

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