Правило 15 Петра Александрийского

Him, from the word for Easter. Let no one reproach us for observing Wednesday and Friday, on which days we are blessedly commanded to fast, according to legend. On Wednesday, because of the council drawn up by the Jews, about the tradition of the Lord, and on Friday because He suffered for us. We celebrate Sunday as a day of joy, for the sake of the One who rose on it. On this day we did not even bend the knee. (Ap. 66, 69; Trul. 29, 89; Laod. 49, 51; Basil the Great. 91; Nicholas Const. 2). About this (15) rule in the Book of Rules it is said that it was taken from the word of St. Peter at Easter. The rule contains the same thing as the 66th and 69th rules of the holy Apostles, i.e. that one should fast on Wednesday and Friday and celebrate Sunday, therefore, one cannot fast on Sunday and kneel during prayer. The rule also talks about why Christians should do this, namely: this is what is commanded by tradition. What kind of tradition is this, we said in the interpretations of the mentioned Apostolic Canons; in addition, we said there that, in addition to tradition, fasting is prescribed for Christians and the Holy Scriptures. why one should not kneel during prayer on Sunday - this was explained by Saint Basil the Great in his book on the Holy Spirit, on the basis of which the 91st rule of the same holy father was compiled. You might be interested in: