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The Copts (Christians of Egypt), who belong to the Coptic Orthodox Church, observe fasting periods according to the Coptic calendar.In Coptic Orthodox Christianity, fasting is defined as going without water and food from midnight to sunset; after that time, the consumption of water and one vegetarian meal is permitted. [1]
The Coptic calendar, also called the Alexandrian calendar, is a liturgical calendar used by the farming populace in Egypt and also used by the Coptic Catholic Church. It was used for fiscal purposes in Egypt until the adoption of the Gregorian calendar on 11 September 1875 (1st Thout 1592 AM). [ 1 ]
The Coptic Orthodox Church fasts from the first Monday after Pentecost until 4th Epip according to the Coptic calendar, after which follows the Apostles' Feast day which is equivalent to 29th June on the Julian calendar.
Syriac Orthodox Church Coptic Orthodox Church [2] Ethiopian Orthodox Church Eritrean Orthodox Church: Type: Christian: Begins: Monday of the third week before Lent: Ends: Thursday of the third week before Lent (i.e. feast day) 2023 date: 6–8 February (Coptic orthodox) [3] 30 January- 1 February in churches using the Western Calendar: 2024 date
In Coptic Orthodox Christianity, fasting is defined as going without meat or dairy. [78] With respect to Eucharistic discipline, Coptic Orthodox Christians fast from midnight onwards (or at least nine hours) prior to receiving the sacrament of Holy Communion. [79]
In the Coptic Orthodox Church, the Black Fast is the normative way of fasting during Great Lent; Coptic Orthodox Christians go without water and food from midnight to sunset; after that time, the consumption of water and one vegetarian meal is permitted. [22]
In the Coptic Orthodox Church, the Black Fast is the normative way of fasting during Great Lent; Coptic Orthodox Christians go without water and food from midnight to sunset; after that time, the consumption of water and one vegetarian meal is permitted. [9]
The Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar describes and dictates the rhythm of the life of the Eastern Orthodox Church.Passages of Holy Scripture, saints and events for commemoration are associated with each date, as are many times special rules for fasting or feasting that correspond to the day of the week or time of year in relationship to the major feast days.