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PURE MONDAY: FIRST DAY OF THE 2016 GREAT FAST

Today, Feb. 8, 2016 is a day of strict abstinence for Byzantine Catholics. •The law of strict abstinence (fasting) forbids the use and consumption of all meat, eggs and dairy products. •All faithful of the Archeparchy who receive the Eucharist are … Continue reading

Strict abstinence – Vigil of Christmas

Vigil of Christmas. By tradition, strict abstinence from meat or dairy products. Royal Hours are celebrated on this morning, and Vespers with the Liturgy of St. Basil the Great in the evening.