From today, the Easter fast begins, which lasts 7 weeks - 49 days, and ends the day before Easter.

This year, Resurrection of Christ is on April 16.

Great Lent begins partially on Meat Market - last Sunday.

From this day on, meat and meat products are excluded from the menu.

One week later - on Sirni zagovezni, eggs, milk and milk products are consumed for the last time.

According to Orthodox tradition, fasting is strictest during the first and last week, especially Holy Week and Good Friday.

Fish is allowed on Annunciation - March 25.

During the Easter fast, the consumption of foods of animal origin is prohibited - meat, eggs, milk and their derivatives.

It is recommended to eat more fruits, vegetables, legumes and nuts.

It's Sirni Zagovezni - time for forgiveness!

It is believed that depriving oneself of blissful food, one purifies one's body and soul.

Great Lent is a time for reflection, for making sense of life, reevaluating what has been done. 

Easter fasts