What can you eat during Peter's fast. What can you eat in Petrov post? Shchi green from nettle

At the very beginning of summer, June 4, 2018, one of the four "long" posts of the year begins. Long means many days. Another name for Petrovsky, or Peter's post is Apostolic. This post has its own characteristics, its own traditions, and, given the beginning of summer, its own dishes.

Few people have heard about the Orthodox Petrov fast, and yet less people it is observed. While we are informed about the beginning of the Great and Christmas Lent both from TV screens and from the pages of the press, Petrov Lent in most cases passes unnoticed by us. Even experienced Orthodox Christians, who have been going to church for many years and fasting regularly, often take this fast lightly.

Petrov post? I do not observe it, - you can hear from some of them. There are many reasons for this. First, this post starts in June. Agree, the bright summer, frequent trips to nature and the vacation period are not very conducive to abstinence.

Arriving at the resort, we do not want to think about whether we are served lenten food or not, but we want to forget about all domestic and work problems, and just relax.

In addition, Peter's fast is the most non-strict of the four multi-day Orthodox fasts: during it, it is allowed to eat fish, seafood, wine and vegetable oil.

Well, the third reason is that, according to church tradition, in the first centuries of Christianity, fasting in June was established for those who for some reason missed fasting before Easter and sought to atone for their negligence.

Why is Petrov Post needed?
- Petrov post date in the coming years
How to fast in Petrov fast and what you can eat
- What are the customs and restrictions
What can you eat during the Apostolic Lent by day
- Lenten Recipes for Petrovsky Lent
Prayers at the Beginning of Lent
- Prayers for Peter's fast before and after eating food

In this case, in order to correctly understand the whole essence and purpose of Peter's fast, it is necessary to turn to the Gospel, which explains the concept of enemies.

According to Scripture, the enemy must be sought not outside, but inside a person, in the soul. Everyone is well aware of situations when people baptized in Christ departed from a righteous life and plunged into sins, forgetting about love both for God and their neighbor.

Thus, with the help of Peter's fast, the observance of such a Christian tradition tries to remind people of the possibility of such a fall.

Since abstinence from both food and liquids (in particular, from water) is a rather severe test for a person. Such a restriction in Peter's fast is aimed at testing the will of a Christian, at understanding and accepting the exploits of the holy apostles, since martyrdom has always been considered the main key concept of Orthodoxy.

That is why Peter's fast, as it were, calls on believers to join the spiritual feat through humility and torment in the denial of a person's natural need - food and water.

Also, on the other hand, Peter's fast helps to make up for missed violations during Great Lent, since many people, due to some circumstances, illness or travel, could not fully follow it according to Christian canons.

In 2018, Petrov fast lasts from June 4 to July 12
In 2019 from June 24 to July 12.
In 2020 from June 15 to July 12.
In 2021 from June 28 to July 12

Petrov fast is not as strict as the Great Fast. On all days of fasting, except Wednesday and Friday, believers can eat fish. Fasting people cannot eat meat.

But even when embarking on such, not the most strict, fast, you need to consult with your confessor, and if you have any chronic diseases, with your doctor.

In general, laymen are not supposed to fast as strict as monks. If for some reason you cannot follow all the rules of fasting (and the monastic Charter provides for more strict rules, for example, dry eating (food without vegetable oil) on certain days of Peter's fast), you can limit yourself to other, non-gastronomic things. For example, do not watch TV or use social networks on the Internet during the post.

Prohibitions on the consumption of food of animal origin are only a small part of the fast. A person who does not eat meat, but continues a sinful life, will not deserve the forgiveness of sins and will not find the way to the Kingdom of God.

This time is intended for cleansing both the spiritual and the physical. Ignoring one thing, it is impossible to know the sacrament of fasting.

It is not recommended to conduct empty conversations, watch entertainment programs on TV and take part in entertainment events. Time is allotted for a person to rethink his life values and prayers. The turmoil of the world will wait. The aspiration of a person will come closer to God, to open his soul to the light, above all. And fasting brings enlightenment.

A slight relief exists during the Kupala festivities, the Ros-Registr website writes. The Church allows you to take part in them.

According to John Chrysostom, those who fast become light, pure, quench their evil thoughts with prayer and become closer to God. Petrov Fast lasts 4-8 weeks. It is less strict than Great Lent.

On Mondays during the Petrov fast, it is allowed to eat hot food, but without oil.
Fishing is allowed on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Wednesday and Friday are the strict days of the Apostolic Lent. In these you can eat only cold food without oil.
On Sunday it is allowed to drink some wine.

If the day of memory of the great saint fell on a strict day, it is allowed to add oil to food. For example, the Nativity of John the Baptist (July 7) falls on Petrov Lent. The Church Charter allows fish on this day, regardless of what day this memorable date fell on.

A strict ban on all days of fasting on meat, eggs, dairy products.

Although fasting is not too "hungry", it can be a bit costly. If you buy vegetables and fruits of the new harvest in June, it will hit your pocket. In order to somehow save money, you can use last season's vegetables: potatoes, carrots, beets, onions, stocks of pickles.

Potatoes will help out on fasting days. At the beginning of summer, a lot of greenery grows: nettle, sorrel, quinoa, lettuce, radish, green onion, dill, parsley. These products are suitable for cooking green borscht and salads.

Nettle leaves should be boiled for 5 minutes in boiling water before eating. These herbs can be used in lean pie fillings. Excellent okroshka comes out on kvass from potatoes, radishes and different types greenery.

On Mondays, you can cook vegetable stew or porridge with raisins, dried apricots and nuts. On Wednesdays and Fridays, eat salads of raw vegetables and herbs.

In salads, you can add peeled pumpkin and sunflower seeds, as well as sesame seeds. On laxative days, you can boil your fish soup and enjoy fried fish. Leaving the fast is traditionally celebrated with fish dishes.

early cabbage salad

Ingredients:

0.5 head of early cabbage,
juice of 1 lemon,
fresh dill,
spices (cloves, coriander, paprika, bay leaf), sugar, salt.

How to cook: Finely chop early cabbage. Sprinkle it with salt and knead well with your hands so that the cabbage juice stands out.
Transfer the cabbage to a salad bowl, add a mixture of spices and chopped dill to it. Add sugar to taste to lemon juice and pour cabbage over it. Cover the salad bowl with a lid and marinate in a cool place for 2 hours.

Recipe for lean borscht with nettles and mushrooms

Ingredients:

50-100 g dried mushrooms,
celery root and parsley,
1 beet
1 carrot
1 onion
half bunch of sorrel
a bunch of nettles, dill, parsley, salt.

Preparation: Boil the broth from dried mushrooms, celery and parsley roots, 1 whole peeled beetroot, salt to taste. Boil nettles in salted water for 5 minutes, cool and chop with a knife. Peel and chop onions and carrots. Cut the onion into cubes, and grate the carrots on a coarse grater.

Saute onions and carrots in hot oil, add nettles to vegetables and simmer. Remove the beets and roots from the broth.
Grate the beets on a coarse grater. Sorrel cut into strips and pour over boiling water, leave for 5 minutes.

Bring the broth to a boil. Add beets, chopped roots, onions, carrots, sorrel and nettles to it. Boil for 5 minutes and turn off. Add chopped parsley and dill to the borscht.

Lenten pie with sorrel

Ingredients:

30 g pressed yeast
0.5 cups of rice water
0.5 kg of flour, a bunch of sorrel, sugar.

How to cook: Take 0.5 cups of warm rice water, add 1 tsp. sugar and pressed yeast. Wait until the yeast foams and add flour. Knead a stiff dough and put it in a warm place for 1.5 hours.

Wash the sorrel, cut it, add a few tablespoons of sugar and flour to it. Roll out half of the dough into a layer, put the sorrel filling on it and cover with a second layer of dough. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown.

For their ardent love and unshakable fidelity to Jesus Christ, Peter and Paul were named by the church as the chief apostles. Their sermons helped many people to find the true faith. Therefore, first of all, they pray to the saints for the strengthening of faith and for intercession from evil thoughts, deeds and demonic power.

Also, prayers are offered to Peter and Paul for finding their destiny, for help in work, for healing from various ailments. The saints will help each convert to keep all the time of fasting and gain the blessing of the Lord.

First prayer:

“Oh, holy saints of God, Peter and Paul, who dedicated their lives to their faith! Hear our prayers and help us with the help of the Lord to fight lawlessness, recklessness and troubles. Help the weak by your strength not to be separated from their calling and the love of God. For your strong intercession, we ask you to pray for the forgiveness of our immeasurable sins. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Till the end of time. Amen".

Second prayer:

“Oh, Saints Peter and Paul, do not move away from us sinners (name) in spirit and your intercession. On our knees, we ask the mercy and love of the Lord, the forgiveness of our sins and distance from temptations. You are the image of godliness with your righteous life. Have pity and pray to God for us, great apostles. In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen".

Third prayer:

“Oh, the chief apostles Peter and Paul, firm in their faith and the teachings of the Lord, we believe in your help. Descend with warmth into our souls, dotting everything with the love of God. Rejoice in our lives and send your help to us. So that we, the sinful fish of our Creator, bow before his strength and power, so that we get rid of pride, sinful rampages, evil thoughts. Save and help with your instructions to gain eternal life. In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen."

You can read sacred words both in the morning and in the evening. The main thing is that the words are backed up by your true faith. Prayers to Peter and Paul at the beginning of Lent will help you live this period righteously, without evil thoughts and vices. Be happy.

Before eating: “Our Father, Who art in heaven! Yes, shine your name, may your kingdom come, may your will be done, as in heaven and on earth. Give us our daily bread today; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. The eyes of all put their trust in Thee, O Lord, and You give them food in good time, You open Your generous hand and fulfill every animal good will.

After eating: “We thank Thee, Christ our God, for Thou hast satisfied us with Thy earthly blessings; do not deprive us of Your Kingdom of Heaven, but as if in the midst of Your disciples, Thou hast come, Savior, give them peace, come to us and save us.

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Following the apostles Peter and Paul, who limited themselves to food while preparing for the gospel sermon, Orthodox Christians around the world observe Peter's fast.

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It begins on Monday, a week after the Holy Trinity, and ends on the Day of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul on July 12th.

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During this time, the Orthodox Church sings of the mind and firmness of the companions of the Savior.

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Food calendar for Petrov post 2016

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Petrov fast is considered one of the easiest multi-day fasts throughout the year.

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So, according to church canons strict fasting should be observed only on Wednesdays and Fridays.

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On Mondays of Petrov Lent, hot food without butter is allowed.

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On all other days, eating fish, seafood, vegetable oil and mushrooms is allowed.

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July 2, 2016, Saturday

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July 9, 2016, Saturday- the church allows you to eat fish, mushrooms, dishes with vegetable oil.

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July 10, 2016, Sunday - it is allowed to eat food with butter and fish.

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Tuesday 12 July 2016 - Feast of Peter and Paul. Petrov post ends.

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Ancient recipes of Petrov Lent

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Some old Russian recipes of Petrov Lent have survived to this day; Moreover, they have improved and adapted to the conditions of the present time.

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To cook fish need to take puff pastry(you can store), divide it into two parts, on one of which put the filling of grated raw potatoes, fish fillet and chopped onion rings.

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The salted and peppered filling is covered with a second layer of dough, the layers are fixed, smeared with yolk and baked in the oven until cooked. Sometimes potatoes and onions are replaced with cabbage in this recipe.

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In a similar way, you can cook shangi from buckwheat porridge - for this, the fish filling should be replaced with a mixture boiled buckwheat with fried onions.

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If you decide to cook an onion, then you will have to alternate layers of dough and onions, fried until golden brown, as many as six times.

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An amazing potato salad with mushrooms is extremely easy to prepare: green onions are added to chopped boiled potatoes, pickled cucumbers and pickled mushrooms, seasoned with vegetable oil, vinegar and spices to taste.

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It will take quite a bit of time to cook mushroom caviar - you need to chop boiled and salted mushrooms, fry them in vegetable oil along with chopped onions, season with spices and herbs.

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Spicy Beetroot Salad lies in the fact that grated horseradish is added to the chopped boiled beets; dress the salad with fragrant sunflower oil with herbs and spices.

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Also a simple recipe for a classic Russian lean stew , when potatoes, roots and cabbage are added to the barley boiled until half cooked, boiled until cooked, seasoned with tomato puree, spices and herbs.

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Mushroom cabbage soup can become the pride of any housewife, while they are prepared simply and quickly. Potatoes and flour pre-fried with onions are added to the broth to boiled mushrooms and roots. tomato paste sauerkraut. Ready cabbage soup is seasoned with garlic, herbs and spices.

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A vegetable stew or pancakes, cabbage rolls or buckwheat soup with mushrooms each housewife can cook, exclusively showing her own imagination.

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Unfairly forgotten in modern cooking, beans plays one of the most important roles in the menu of Petrov Lent: for example, it can be boiled, laid out in layers with onions fried in oil, peppered with all the heart and baked in the oven.

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Oddly enough, but during the Petrine Lent in Russia, strudels were extremely popular, but simply baked rolls with apple, potato or any other filling.

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Indulging in such culinary research, one should not forget that any Orthodox fast is not a diet, but is given to us for reflection and reflection. To adhere to dietary restrictions is to the best of one's strength, capabilities and taking into account the state of health.

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Oven zucchini pie

A simple, and at the same time non-standard, recipe for zucchini pie with cheese in the oven. The cake is light, non-greasy, does not leave a feeling of heaviness. In some ways, it looks like a strudel - both in taste and in taste. appearance. The dough is a cross between an omelet and a pancake dough.

Green onions can be used along with fried onions. And together with zucchini, you can put pieces of tomatoes in the pie (quite a bit). Pie dough is prepared with cream. They, of course, tastier than milk and saturate the dish with a brighter creamy taste. But, if you are afraid of extra calories, you can replace them with milk or even kefir.

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Cooking Ingredients:
- fresh zucchini - 400 gr.,
- turnip onion - 200 gr.,
- Wheat flour- 120 gr.,
- natural cream (fat content not higher than 20%) - 200 gr.,
- cheese - 100 gr.,
- chicken eggs - 3 - 4 pcs.,
- sunflower oil - 2 table. spoons,
- butter - 2 table. spoons,
- salt and black pepper - to taste,
- spices to taste - 1 teaspoon.

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Cooking

We clean the onion, rinse it in cold water. We cut the head in half and then chop into half rings.

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We put a frying pan on the stove, heat it up. We put a piece of peasant butter and a couple of tablespoons of sunflower.
Put the chopped onion into the melted butter. We allow to a soft state. The onion should begin to lightly golden, but not completely fried. Salt the onion, sprinkle with pepper.

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My zucchini (it is better to take young, tender ones). Cut into thin, but not transparent, rings. Or half rings, if the zucchini can no longer be called miniature.

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Now we take a grater and rub a piece of cheese on it.
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Petrov (Petrovsky) fast is one of the Christian summer fasts dedicated to the preparation of believers for the feast of the apostles Peter and Paul, which is celebrated by the church annually on the same day on July 12.

As the first Old Testament apostles are known, Peter and Paul led a righteous life, but came to an end as a martyr. The Apostle Peter was executed by crucifixion on the cross with his head down, and as for Paul, he was martyred by beheading with a sword. It is for this reason that this post among believers is also called the Apostolic.

What is Petrov Post for?

Despite the fact that the date of the holiday is strictly fixed according to church calendar, the very beginning of fasting is not tied to a clear day and follows the feast of the Holy Trinity. Thus, regardless of the year, Peter's fast begins after 7 days after the Trinity.

Since Pentecost also does not have a clear date and comes after Pascha, the fast (Petrovsky) can also begin on different time, but always ends on July 12, as a result of which its duration can vary between 8-42 days.

If we consider the current year 2018, then the beginning of Petrov Lent falls on June 4th. In Christianity, it is now customary to observe quite a lot of fasts, but, nevertheless, Peter's fast is one of the most ancient and originates from the Apostolic times.

If in previous centuries it was called the Pentecostal Fast, then after the construction of churches dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul in the two main cities - Rome and Constantinople, it was given the name of Peter's Fast.

Like all other posts in Christianity, he calls for the humility of the spirit and the flesh, the overcoming of sinful thoughts, abstinence from all kinds of passions and people's knowledge of the process of self-knowledge. All this prepares believers for the celebration of the day of the apostles Peter and Paul.

All representatives of the church convince parishioners that without observing the restrictions it is impossible to know the spiritual life. But with regard to Peter's fast, it is observed not only as a tribute to the memory of the martyrdom of the apostles, but also as a memory of sorrow for the persecution that they received in their lives.

In this case, in order to correctly understand the whole essence and purpose of Peter's fast, it is necessary to turn to the Gospel, which explains the concept of enemies. According to Scripture, the enemy must be sought not outside, but inside a person, in the soul. Everyone is well aware of situations when people baptized in Christ departed from a righteous life and plunged into sins, forgetting about love both for God and their neighbor. Thus, with the help of Peter's fast, the observance of such a Christian tradition tries to remind people of the possibility of such a fall.

That is why Peter's fast, as it were, calls on believers to join the spiritual feat through humility and torment in the denial of a person's natural need - food and water.

Restrictions during Petrovsky Lent

Despite the fact that Peter's fast is often compared with Great Lent, it inherently gives much more indulgence to those who fast than the main one.

Taking into account the fact that, as mentioned above, Peter's fast should begin 7 days after the great feast of the Trinity, in 2018 it begins on June 4 and lasts 38 days. The end of this fast is considered the day of Remembrance of Peter and Paul.

As with other fasts, meat, all types of milk products, and eggs should not be eaten at this time. However, it is occasionally allowed to eat fish, but only on certain days of the week. As in other cases, it is not forbidden to eat all kinds of vegetables and fruits, nuts, dried fruits, berries and cereals.

Thus, taking into account the fact that Petrov Lent begins on Monday, the approximate Lenten table menu will look like this:

The first day (Monday) is the adoption of hot food, but strictly without the addition of any oil.
On Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday you can cook fish.
On Wednesdays, Fridays - the so-called dry diet (fruits, vegetables, water, salt, honey).
On weekends, you can drink a small amount of alcohol (we are talking only about wine).
If July 12 (the day of Peter and Paul) falls on Friday or Wednesday, then it is also highly desirable to fast at this time, but you can refuse to be strict.

In other cases, this holiday is not a fast day. Thus, like other fasts, Peter's fast calls not only for the refusal of food, but also for inner humility, helping one's neighbor, taming the spirit and body, and spiritual insight.

Figuratively speaking, this post is not about eating rarely or once, but about eating little.

Meal schedule by numbers in Petrov Post

Given all of the above, Petrov post in 2018 can be represented as follows:

June 4, 8, 11, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 29, July 4, 5, 6 - according to the monastery charter, only water, bread, fruits, vegetables are allowed.
June 5,7,9,10,16,17,23,24,28,30, July 1,2,7,8,9 - fish menu.
June 6,12,14,19,21,22,29, July 3,5,6,10,11 - food according to the accepted restrictions, but with the addition of vegetable oil.
On July 12, on a holiday, fasting can be considered over. Thus, following these simple recommendations, you can safely adhere to this post without violating church canons.

How to fast properly

Despite the fact that Peter's fast is considered to be one of the easiest fasts of the year, before deciding on its observance, it is necessary to discuss this moment with your spiritual mentor.

If the decision to fast is made by a child, pregnant women, elderly Christians, or people suffering from any chronic illness, it is important to discuss the matter and get permission to fast from a doctor.

Despite the fact that the Petrov fast is by no means strict, it is still necessary to completely abandon various kinds of fast food, pastries and semi-finished products for the duration of its passage.

Accepted traditions on Petrov Post

One of the main restrictions adopted in Christian traditions is the exclusion of weddings during fasting. In this regard, according to the canons of the church, one should also refrain from the marriage ceremony during this period. This is due to ancient customs. Taking into account the fact that Petrov fast falls in the middle of summer, when the harvest season was in full swing, the peasants had no time for weddings, because such ceremonies are not welcomed by the church to this day.

The conception of children is also considered to be extremely undesirable in this period. There is also a belief that at this time the souls of people who have died earlier descend to earth to see how their loved ones live. Therefore, it is advisable to postpone all kinds of entertainment events until better times.

Thus, in any case, fasting is not only a restriction in food. If for some reason it is not always possible to follow these recommendations, a true Christian may refuse some other things, pacifying not only the flesh, but also the spirit. For example, they can be various entertainment activities, watching TV or using the Internet.

Peter's fast is a multi-day summer fast that prepares Christians for the day of remembrance of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, which is celebrated on July 12.

As you know, Peter and Paul were called to the service of Jesus Christ in different ways, but they ended their lives as martyrs. Peter was crucified on a cross, and Paul was beheaded with a sword. That is why fasting is also called Apostolic.

Peter's Lent does not have a fixed date, but it always begins on Monday a week after the feast of the Holy Trinity. This year it falls on June 4th. In turn, the date of the Trinity depends on the day of the celebration of Easter.

Petrov post refers to the very first times Orthodox Church. At first it was called the fast of Pentecost. Petrovsky or Apostolic fasting began to be called after the construction of churches dedicated to the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul.

This post, like many others, calls for self-improvement, as well as for victory over sins and passions. Many clergy are sure that spiritual life without fasting is impossible.

During fasting, the church calls to think about humility and martyrdom, and also, to appreciate the spiritual feat of each of the apostles. Martyrdom in Orthodoxy is one of the key phenomena. It is to go to the torments and humbly accept them - the highest spiritual feat. In addition, fasting was given in order to make up for lost time in Lent.

What you can and can not eat in Petrov post

Compared to Great Lent, this post is not as strict, writes Therussiantimes portal. It begins on Monday, June 4, on the 57th day after Easter, and ends on July 11, so it lasts 38 days.

During fasting, it is not allowed to eat dairy products, meat, eggs, it is only allowed to eat fish on certain days of the week.

The basis of the Lenten table is vegetables, herbs and dishes prepared from them, as well as cereals, fruits, berries and dried fruits. On Monday, it is allowed to eat hot food without oil, on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, fish is allowed, on Wednesday and Friday - dry eating. On the day off, you can drink some wine.

How to fast

This fast is the easiest of all, but before entering into it, you need to consult with your confessor and your doctor, especially if you have any chronic diseases.

For the laity, the fast is not as strict as for the monks. In fasting, you should not eat fast food, that is, fast food, confectionery and pastries.

Traditions and customs

According to church canons, during fasting, it is not allowed to perform a wedding, as well as to play a wedding. In order to live a long and happy life, you should wait until the end of the fast. In addition, the conception of children should be postponed until the end of the fast.

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Peter's fast is a multi-day summer fast that prepares Christians for the day of remembrance of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, which is celebrated on July 12.

The essence and meaning of the post

Petrov fast refers to the very first times of the Orthodox Church. At first it was called the fast of Pentecost. Petrovsky or Apostolic fasting began to be called after the construction of churches dedicated to the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul.

This post, like many others, calls for self-improvement, as well as for victory over sins and passions. Many clergy are sure that spiritual life without fasting is impossible.

During fasting, the church calls to think about humility and martyrdom, and also, to appreciate the spiritual feat of each of the apostles. It is to go to the torment and humbly accept them - the highest spiritual feat. In addition, fasting was given in order to make up for lost time in Lent.

What you can and can not eat in Petrov post

Compared to Great Lent, this Lent is not as strict. It begins on Monday, June 4, on the 57th day after Easter, and ends on July 11, so it lasts 38 days.

During fasting, it is not allowed to eat dairy products, meat, eggs, it is only allowed to eat fish on certain days of the week.

How to fast

This fast is the easiest of all, but before entering into it, you need to consult with your confessor and your doctor, especially if you have any chronic diseases.

For the laity, the fast is not as strict as for the monks. In fasting, you should not eat fast food, that is, fast food, confectionery and pastries.