How to Overcome Common Challenges You Might Encounter When Fasting
As Eastern Orthodox Christians, fasting is an integral part of our spiritual journey. It is not merely a dietary restriction, but a means of drawing closer to God, cultivating self-discipline, and preparing our hearts for the great Feasts of the Church. However, anyone who has tried to keep the Orthodox fasts knows that it is […]
5 Lessons We Can Learn From Fasting
In this post, we share five lessons we all can learn as we struggle through the fast.
The Ultimate Guide To Fasting In The Orthodox Church
In this post, we explain fasting in the Orthodox Church, telling you how, when, and why we take part in this spiritual discipline.
5 Health Benefits of Fasting
Fasting helps us deepen our communion with God and draw close to Him. We get to enjoy numerous health benefits from it, too!
5 Fantastic Orthodox Books About Fasting
In this post, we share some of our favorite books about fasting in the Orthodox Tradition.
How To Survive The Nativity Fast When You Have Children
Getting through the forty day fasting period leading up to the birth of Christ (Christmas) can seem almost impossible when you have kids!
The Rules Of Fasting For Great Lent
In the Orthodox Church, fasting is a deeply beneficial spiritual discipline. In this post, we outline the Church’s rules for fasting.
4 Things Fasting Is NOT
Far too often, we make fasting into something it is not, imposing the views of secular culture onto the Church.
Different Levels Of Fasting In The Orthodox Church
During the course of a year, Orthodox Christians fast between 180-200 days. Diligently following the fasting guidelines of the Church can be quite an undertaking. Especially if you are new to the Faith. Many people are not aware that the Orthodox Church institutes several levels, or degrees, of fasting, depending on one’s spiritual progress on […]