Today, August 14, Orthodox Christians celebrate a holiday called Honey spas which marks the beginning of the Dormition fast. This post is in honor of the assumption of the blessed virgin. Loved him in Russia, he passed joyful and triumphant, despite its severity. For this post celebrated Honey Spas, Plain Spas, Apple Spas. There are different traditions associated with this time.
Dormition fast - the many days of fasting in the Orthodox Church. In severity it is similar to lent, but lasts only two weeks. Fish during lent only on the day of the Transfiguration (August 19), vegetable oil, wine only on Saturdays and Sundays. "Xerophagy" is practiced on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, Tuesday and Thursday you can eat food cooked without oil. These rules are primarily designed for people leading a monastic life. Worldly people can comply with these restrictions at will.
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