Post which began on October 28 and will last until 7 January, is called Christmas or Filippov. Why Filippov? He just begins the feast day of the apostle Philip. The early Christians who, incidentally, lasted 7 days. And at the council in 1166 all Christians were supposed to keep a fast before the great feast of the Nativity of Christ forty days.
These 40 days, during which Orthodox Christians abstain from fasting foods, is to prepare for one of the most important holidays - for Christmas. Namely, by abstaining from certain foods, humbling his impulses and passions, a person begins to think more about God and his soul. However, many believe that the Christmas fast - it's hard to test that a little under force. After all, try to give up meat or a piece of cheese to coffee. And turn off the TV at a time when there is your favorite TV series, it also has the test. But it only seems difficult at first glance, because if you approach the limits of fasting gradually, step by step, moving away from worldly temptations - even 40 days fly by.
For example, if you first decide to stick with Advent, try to start small by giving up meat and dairy dishes. But it is not necessary to move to suhomyatku, which is practiced in monasteries. Moreover, that post - it's not just limited to food.
That it is necessary to do in Advent
Go to the temple service. Usually during Lent believers are trying to go to each service. But if you can not, go to the temple when there is an opportunity to pray with all the Orthodox.
Confession and communion. Many Christians confess and receive Communion at the beginning of Lent, and in anticipation of the holiday. But in the present circumstances, when starting on the corporate parties or other celebrations, do it hard enough. Therefore, it is desirable at least once to pay attention to his soul, dropping a load of sin in confession and taking communion.
Read spiritual literature. You can start with the literature that is available is about how to place the service in the temple or the lives of the saints.
He prays more, including the children.
What not to do in Advent
Skoromnaia eat food. Namely, eggs, milk and dairy products, meat and meat products.
On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays also need to give up fish.
Watch a lot of television, sitting in social networks. It is better to put aside the mobile phone or the TV remote, and talk to her husband, to make Christmas garlands with children.
It is impossible to perform the conjugal duty. By the way, this is another reason to look into the eyes of your significant other and try to understand what he is going to like.
It would seem, it is not so much and requirements in Advent. But stick to them - this is a feat that allows you to fully feel the beauty of the holiday - Christmas.
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