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So, I know that it says no wine on Wednesday and Friday fasts. But, does that include beer too?
Hahaha, I never thought about that before. That makes sense.I use the Slavic Wisdom: Beer = Liquid Bread
Spirit of the fast? Probably. Slavic use? Rob said it perfectly Other jurisdictions? Mostly no. Reality? It’s a mixed understanding between individuals and jurisdictions.So, I know that it says no wine on Wednesday and Friday fasts. But, does that include beer too?
I see! So it’s more of a Spiritual Father question.Spirit of the fast? Probably. Slavic use? Rob said it perfectly Other jurisdictions? Mostly no. Reality? It’s a mixed understanding between individuals and jurisdictions.
The priest in my parish has indicated that the 'no wine' fast(s) includes all alcoholic beverages.I see! So it’s more of a Spiritual Father question.
Exactly!I see! So it’s more of a Spiritual Father question.
I believe my priest told me that technically beer is okay. And Fr. Matt (@ArmyMatt) said, if I remember during one of my questions some time ago about fasting, that the prohibition on wine was not so much because it was alcoholic as that traditionally it had been stored in wine skins made of animal hide. (Please correct me if I am remembering wrong…”I'm just a poor old man.... My legs are grey. My ears are gnarled. My eyes are old and bent”…and my memory isn’t so good neither.) But I also believe he said this is an “ask your priest” question as there is significant variation in practice.So, I know that it says no wine on Wednesday and Friday fasts. But, does that include beer too?
Technically bread is fermented solid bread....I just asked my priest and he said:
“The spirit of the Fast is no alcohol due to its pleasant, relaxing, stupefying effects. Beer is not only liquid bread, but fermented liquid bread. I suppose alcohol free beer would be ok.”
Thanks for everyone’s help and discernment here!
If you don't mind my asking; what kind of fast do you follow on Wednesday and Friday?So, I know that it says no wine on Wednesday and Friday fasts. But, does that include beer too?
If you don't mind my asking; what kind of fast do you follow on Wednesday and Friday?
Standard TAW response: Ask your priest