Do Orthodox Christians fast on Wednesdays and Fridays?
Outside the four great fasts, the Church still keeps most Wednesdays and Fridays as fast days: Wednesday in memory of the Lord's betrayal, and Friday in memory of His Crucifixion. This weekly fast is the steady rhythm beneath the seasons. A few weeks in the year are declared fast-free and lift it; the calendar marks them. Your priest can help you keep this weekly fast in a way that is faithful and sustainable.