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Interesting, so it is not possible to do what Christ did?
not the way He did it, no.
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Interesting, so it is not possible to do what Christ did?
Desert doesn't necessarily mean waterless, but on the other hand Moses had neither food nor water for the 40 days he was on Mt Sinai.Interesting, so it is not possible to do what Christ did?
I don't know if the Fathers say one way or the other.I always thought He did a water and food fast
Is there a calendar online with the different fasting rules for each day, like which days you can have wine, fish, oil and eggs?
I have fasted as such on occasion. The acidosis crisis is too much for some people, from what I've learned, so watch yourself if you do try this. I also urge you to watch the whole "Science of Fasting" documentary that Prodromos included the YouTube link to in his post.A priest here was telling me that, for a few years, he and 32 members of his congregation have begun the first 14 days of Lent by fasting from all food. They just drink water, and some have black coffee. He says the first five days are hard, but after that it's very easy. He says they feel great and they don't even crave food, and after they start eating again they feel better physically than before they started the fast. I'm thinking of trying this in a day or two. Anyone here ever done this, or know someone who has?
A human being who is not underweight can fast for about 40 days entirely from food. Shortly thereafter it becomes dangerous as the body begins living off of its own tissues, even critical organs such as the heart, and this can quickly lead to death.How did Christ survive in the desert?
generally yes, but there will be some small variations (with some different feasts allowing oil/wine or fish, etc.)Thanks. Does the OCA have the same schedule rules on the same days?
I have heard it is -- if possible for the individual -- no food or drink for the entire dayOn Good Friday, is the schedule a full strict fast of no food or liquids from 12 am to 12 am?
Thanks. Does the OCA have the same schedule rules on the same days?
It's not uncommon for some people (given a blessing by their priest) to fast the first three days of Great Lent. But they are allowed water (other drinks like tea) during the time, especially in arid, high altitude climates such as here in Colorado.A priest here was telling me that, for a few years, he and 32 members of his congregation have begun the first 14 days of Lent by fasting from all food. They just drink water, and some have black coffee. He says the first five days are hard, but after that it's very easy. He says they feel great and they don't even crave food, and after they start eating again they feel better physically than before they started the fast. I'm thinking of trying this in a day or two. Anyone here ever done this, or know someone who has?
Is there an OCA Calendar online that is comparable to the GOARCH Calendar?
The only way to get one that comes to mind is to get a paper one from a parish or monastery sent to you.
Unfortunately I did not see any calendar with fasting rules for each date on the OCA homepage.