We have just entered the holy Nativity Fast. The Theotokos—the holiest of all holy ones—has just entered the temple to live in the Holy of Holies. We will shortly enter a new civil year with the beginning of the month of January (a name which comes from the…
Fasting
Catechesis from Afar: Fasting
Originally Published: March 16, 2021 One of the catechumens in this group asked about fasting. In case anyone else is uncertain of how we fast during the Great Lent, here are things for your consideration. Fasting Fr. Anastasy included the following words of St. John Chrysostom on the March Pocket…