Orthodox Fasting

Great Orthodox Lent is a period when a person must humbly repent of his sins, attend church services, confess and receive communion. Of course, it also includes the rejection of products that are commonly called lean (that is, containing fat), these are products of animal origin. Meat, milk and all its derivatives, eggs, butter and everything that these products contain fall under the ban.
However, the more important place is not the restriction of food for purification, but spiritual purification. After all, it is the soul that is the guardian of God's spark, which God gave to everyone at birth.
During the most difficult and time-consuming fast, it is customary to behave modestly and humbly, not to swear, not to make a fuss, to show maximum patience and understanding to others.
During Orthodox lent, alcohol and tobacco should be given up, as it is not only harmful, but also sinful. Of course, it makes it harder for a person to fast, but the relief after fasting will be great.
True faith lies in the human heart, so it is customary to pray during fasting. Holy Scripture says that only "Our Father" should be used for prayer.
Only healthy people are allowed to fast. It is forbidden to fast for the elderly, children, pregnant and nursing mothers, as well as people who work hard physically.
The canons of the church say that in the first and last days of fasting, food should be given up. However, it is strictly forbidden for people who work mentally hard and have health problems. Therefore, such people have some indulgences. After all, the main thing is to purify oneself spiritually, everyone should give up harmful habits and certain foods to the best of their abilities. Otherwise, instead of the benefits of fasting, you can get several chronic diseases.
A modern person lives in a society, he does not have the alienation that monks and priests have, being subjected to stress and pressure every day, it is very difficult for a person to observe everything thoroughly. Of course, you should try your best, but not to your own detriment.
Everyone determines the limits and boundaries of what they are willing to do, what they can refuse, and how they can act. No one can judge another person for not fulfilling the conditions of fasting too vainly, especially if the condemner himself does not fast. After all, one of the ten commandments says "Thou shalt not condemn." Check out Matchbook for fast-paced fun.