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Why is Wednesday a fast day?translated

September 16, 2026 · 1 min read

For an Orthodox believer, fasting is not only a restriction on food. This is the time when a person tries to take a closer look at his life, his actions and relationships with others. Fasting helps free up time and energy for prayer, good deeds and internal work on oneself. In addition to multi-day fasts, the Church has weekly fasting days - Wednesday and Friday. They remind us of the events of the last days of the Savior’s earthly life and help a Christian throughout the year to preserve the memory of him...

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