How to Fast for Lent | Greek Orthodoxy 101

The question of how to fast generates quite a bit of discussion and confusion, especially since there are so many different opinions from different priests on the rules of fasting. Life in today’s world can make keeping the fast difficult for many of us. To help clarify this, we offer 3 levels of fasting that hopefully will provide each of us with a way to use the Lenten period to prepare for the joyous Resurrection of our Lord and Savior.

Hosted by Father Angelo Maggos of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Rochester, NY.

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[milkjellyjam]

I was a catholic growing up and have been an atheist for 20 years. I feel pulled to observe lent this year

[lynni]

it’s ash wednesday!! have a blessed lent brothers and sisters.

[JAsperEudaimonia]

Our Ethiopian Orthodox tradition is what you called level 1. No meat or dairy products allowed, not for 40, but for 55 days straight. The monastic tradition is even stricter. Many people start fasting at midnight and fast till 3pm the nextday. As you rightly said it is a matter of practice. Children are encouraged to fast from the age of seven onwards.

May God bless the Christian nations all over the world and give us peace during this lent season

[joenathan]

I wanna try fasting tomorrow for the first time as a new Christian. Thank you for the lesson

[PilgrimPiper]

Latin Rite Catholic here looking to go deeper. Thank you for helping me...peaceful days to all

[karmelicanke]

With prayers, I wish everyone a joy-filled Lent, for repentance brings redemption.

[tori_tarrant]

Raise your hand if your watching this during lent ✋🏻

[roflmao]

As a Protestant Non-Denomenational, I've been learning about orthodoxy for many months, and I want to attend an Orthodox church. I plan on keeping level 2 Lent, and I've given up Instagram. God Bless!

[sweettrinilife]

I am hindu My husband is roman Catholic an he fast from all meat product from animals an no alcohol an no sex . I support him all the way . We always support an respect each others religion.

[nvlfs]

I am a catechumen in the Greek Orthodox Church. It's not Lent yet but I was looking for some recipes to plan my meal ahead. Thank you Fr. for the lesson and I'm learning a lot from you. 😊

Glory to you, O God, Glory to you ❤

[dianecleary]

I am fasting from speaking unnessacerily, no tech media . Leaving the world to stay close to God.
Meditating on my spiritual journey, remembering all the blessings and the moments God touched my life and all the pilgrimages and holy places I have passed through.
Praying for the dead at the village cemetary . Morning prayer at church . Minimizing worldly concerns and businesse . Peace

[thisQ]

I’m a Roman Catholic and I’ve heard people who thoroughly fast for 40 days. I know a friend who only ate bread and water with lots of prayer. 🙏 thank you for this information. I do abstain certain food from during lent.

[goodboi]

I’m a Roman Catholic, this was very informative 🙏

[irisponcedeleon]

I believe our Father sees all of our efforts and no matter how small, they count 😇🙏

[lisabournelis]

Thank you for this video. I loved the triad of fasting, prayer, and charity. Much appreciated. This will be my first attempt.

[rockybarookie]

When you are fasting prayer is the most essential thing to do it is not difficult to go an entire day without food

[emmamitchell]

Lentil vegetable soup is excellent 🙏many thanks information here. Have mercy upon us that we may be good with our diet disciplines.

[WinkThatCouture]

This will be my first fast as a catechumen! God bless father :-)

[VinceOlson]

I'm not Greek nor am I in any orthodox church or even the Catholic Church. However I did recently find Christ and was confused about fasting. I'm a diabetic so I can't just go all in and not eat for 40 days but I really want to honor Christ and show obedience and connect with him deeper. This video was very informative. Thank you.

[chernobylcoleslaw]

Mike Ehrmantraut explaining the fast was very helpful. Joking aside, this video was very helpful to explain to people what fasting is when I was teaching my family