Lent is the most rigorous and longest of all posts. Restrictions on nutrition are imposed on all products of animal origin. However, during the fasting, relaxation is twice provided for fish and once for caviar.
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No wonder Lent is popularly called strict. Through significant limitations, believers purify the body and pacify the spirit. The post lasts 7 weeks, each of which is dedicated to the memory of one of the saints of the Russian Orthodox Church. The most severe week is the last preceding Easter. She is called Holy Week. This week, fasting are subjected to the most significant hardships, receive communion and repent of sins.
During Lent, the so-called fast food, i.e. products of animal origin, including meat, sausages, fish, seafood, white bread, pastries, mayonnaise, eggs, dairy products and strong alcohol, is forbidden. The list of allowed foods includes fruits, vegetables, dried fruits, sauerkraut, pickles and marinades, mushrooms, legumes, nuts, cereals in water without oil, jelly, fruit drinks, fruit drinks, tea, kvass.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are dry days, when only raw food is allowed. You can’t season food even with vegetable oil. And on Tuesday and Thursday it is allowed to eat boiled, baked and stewed, but also not seasoned with oil. On weekends, relaxations are made for vegetable oil and grape wine.
All of the above rules apply to the canons of church rules. However, there are exceptions. Young children, pregnant and lactating women, and older believers are being released from fasting. People suffering from certain diseases, especially those related to the gastrointestinal tract, should consult with the priest, who will decide on possible concessions or refusal to fast.