Articles and information about how to live an Orthodox Christian life. This includes prayer, fasting, repentance, holy communion and the other sacraments of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Fasting in Orthodox Way of Life
Fasting
A key element of the Orthodox Way of Life is fasting. This is an ascetic discipline that is necessary to tame our passions and nurture our soul so we can come closer to God and become united with him. It is not a virtue but an aid, a means to our union with God. This video gives the history, the reason for its importance and the guidelines given to us by the Church.
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