Orthodox Christians Restricted During Uspensky Fast
Hieromonk Theodoret (Senchukov) stated that Orthodox Christians are not permitted to consume meat, eggs, and dairy products during the two-week Dormition Fast, according to RIA Novosti.
Consensus
- The Uspensky Fast begins on August 14.
- The Uspensky Fast lasts two weeks.
- Meat, eggs, and dairy products are not allowed during the fast.
- Fish is permitted only on August 19.
- Wine and oil-based foods (eyel) are allowed on weekends (15, 16, 22, and 23 August) and on August 19.
- Shellfish are permitted when wine and oil-based foods are allowed.
- During the fast, believers should focus more on spiritual life, attend church, confess, and receive communion.
- The Uspensky Fast precedes the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos on August 28.
- The Uspensky Fast is considered a minor Great Fast.
Points of divergence
- The Uspensky Fast coincides with the traditional celebration of the Honey Saviour on August 14, which honors beekeepers and includes church blessings of fresh honey. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- Pay attention to spiritual life: what is allowed and what is forbidden during the Feast of the Assumption fast — РИАМО
- Priest Theodoret told what cannot be eaten during the Feast of the Assumption fast — Вечерняя Москва