2010 Lenten Fasting Guidelines
Here are the fasting guidelines for the coming 2010 Lenten season. The Church Calendar has also been updated with the following dates:
- Prodigal Son Sunday - January 31, 2010: We observe the usual fasting discipline during the week following.
- Judgment (or Meatfare) - Sunday February 7, 2010: We fast from flesh-meats during the week following, but dairy, fish, wine and oil are permitted on all days.
- Forgiveness (or Cheesefare) Sunday - February 14, 2010: The last day for dairy fish, wine and oil -- except as permitted by the Typikon.
- Pure Monday (Start of the Great Fast) - February 15, 2010: We observe the usual fasting discipline during this fast -- wine and oil are permitted on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Thursday of the Great Canon - March 18, 2010: Thursday of the 5th Week of the Great Fast -- wine and oil are permitted.
- Feast of the Annunciation - March 25, 2010: Thursday of the 6th Week of the Great Fast -- fish, wine and oil are permitted.
- Lazarus Saturday - March 27, 2010: Wine and oil are permitted.
- Palm Sunday - March 28, 2010: Fish, wine and oil are permitted.
- Great and Holy Saturday - April 3, 2010: We fast from oil on this Saturday, but wine is permitted.
- Holy Pascha - April 4, 2010: Tthe week following known as "Bright" or "New Week" is fast-free.
Have a blessed Lenten season and a glorious Pascha!!

