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.