Dormition Fast

[katherine2001]

For us Orthodox who are on the New Calendar, the Dormition Fast starts on Sunday and lasts until the 15th. I hope that everyone has a blessed and productive fast.

 

[nb_christseeker]

whats dormitition mean?

 

[katherine2001]

It means the death (or falling asleep) of the Theotokos (Mary). It is celebrated in the Orthodox Church on August 15th, and there is a two week fast to prepare us for it.