Now in the midst of Peter's fast and even if you do not feel their willingness to adhere to the Lenten menu, there are some things you need to know. For example, you can play a wedding, organize a wake or baptize a child in Petrov post. Let's see what you can and categorically forbidden to do at this time.
Concerning the conclusion of a marriage in the registry office, the church has no objection because it does not consider that this procedure allows you to become a young husband and wife. But with the wedding would have to wait until the end of the post, which comes at an important celebration for Orthodox St. Peter and Paul's (12 July).
As for the wedding feast, keep in mind that even if you do not practice fasting, may be among the invited believers and fasting. So take care of sufficient meatless dishes on the table. There is a ban on alcohol and relatively - those who adhere to fasting is permissible only red wine.
Such an important event as the child's baptism, too, is better to postpone until later. If you basically hold this mystery right now (for example, the baby is sick, and you want it to thus protect), discuss this delicate issue directly with the priest.
There are certain rules of conduct in the wake Petrov post. You must know that if 9 or 40 days fell on a weekday - they are transferred to the next weekend (Saturday or Sunday), and are called "counter-commemoration." At the memorial table should only meatless dishes and red wine.
WHAT ELSE CAN NOT DO IN POST PETROV
Not allowed to work and have fun during the Liturgy and vespers.
It is impossible to resist the low desires and thoughts.
It is recommended to give up entertainment events.
Restrain the manifestation of feelings such as jealousy, anger, hatred, anger, resentment.
It is better to abstain from sexual relations.
It is not recommended to cut hair, do needlework, to give and take on debt.
If at this time to hold ceremonies, incantations and divination, they could turn against anyone's guess.
Also, do not forget to save himself Orthodox calendar of feasts and fasts for the current 2017.
