Is Friday, December 25, 2026 a fast day?
New Calendar
Today is a fast-free day, all foods are permitted.
Old Calendar
Today is a strict fast, no meat, dairy, fish, wine, or oil.
The Twelve Days, no fasting · 29th Sunday after Pentecost
The Orthodox Church fasts together, in the same seasons, as a prayer offered with the body. The rule is the same for all; its exact keeping is a gift you receive, not a law you carry alone.
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