summer all believers observe one of the Saints posts, which always begins on Monday, after a week of celebration of the Trinity.Now it is called Petrov post, or the Apostles, and before it was known as the post Pentecost.Recall that Pentecost - it is 50 days from Easter.
How long post Petrov
Date of commencement of fasting is always different, it all depends on the date of Easter, but the end of the fasting always occurs on the same day - July 12, the feast day of the Apostles Peter and Paul.According to the observations of nature, it was noticed that from July 12, the day begins to decrease, it is even reflected in one of the popular sayings: "Peter and Paul Day has lowered."
Petrov post and its features
duration of fasting can be from eight days to six weeks, depending when Easter was celebrated.
Petrov post occurs in a reminder of the ministry of the Apostles, who, after the adoption of the gifts of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, continued to fast and pray for a few days in preparation for the preaching of the gospel throughout the world.We know that the disciples followed the example of the apostles and teachers also took the post.So contemporaries received the gift of prayer and fasting from our ancestors.
Why do we fast
Everyone belongs to this sacrament cleanse with its intention: to some, it is a reason to be cleansed physically from all the excess, for others - a way to tame nature and pride, for the third - a reminder that it is not the food one livespeople, and not so afraid of external enemies, as those that are within us.This approach uses the church and tells us that fasting and prayer frees from the evil within us, and to remember the soul and its needs.
Lenten menu
As the Holy Fathers say, hunger itself is not useful Christian Lenten Retreat and should be in moderation, not a burden, and non-violent.If goveyuschy angry because the hungry, suffering from it and counting the days until the end of the post, it is better not to start, because such abstinence from food is not pleasing to God.
By Gauvin should be approached ready with joy and a pure heart, these things begin to recommend action after the blessing of the priest - then a few weeks of abstinence seem lighter.
Each day has its own rules of eating.So, on Wednesday and Friday put plant food without added vegetable oil.On Monday, Tuesday and Thursday are allowed to use this oil, and on Saturday and Sunday can be used as food fish.Also fish can eat if on Tuesday, Thursday or Monday will be a time of remembrance of the saints.There are certain dates, when possible: 22, June 28, 2, 6, 7 of July.
Use on Peter's fast food mostly greens.These days, prepare okroshka, soup, beet soup, salads, all well seasoned with herbs.
Orthodox calendar: the posts for a year
Here we briefly recall the day when Christians live in abstinence and prayer, Advent, Great Petrov post Assumption.
Retreat Day: every Wednesday and Friday, and in the Epiphany Eve, Beheading of John the Baptist, Exaltation of the Cross.
During the year, we need to not only take care of your body and its comfort, but also pay attention to the soul.It was the same when read to the three components of the human - body, mind and soul, in life comes grace and prosperity.Have a nice fasting and diligent prayer, dear brothers and sisters.
