Dormition Fast Begins August 1

The Dormition Fast lasts from August 1 through 14. The traditional fasting discipline (no meat, poultry, eggs, dairy, fish, wine and oil) is observed during this fast with two exceptions:

  • katalysis for wine and oil on Saturdays and Sundays

  • katalysis for fish, wine and oil on the Great Feast of Transfiguration (August 6th).

Click here for service schedules for Paraklesis and Vespers during the fast.

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