On November 15, the second longest fasting in the Bulgarian Orthodox tradition begins, which is preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus Christ. It is believed that, although it lasts 40 days, the Christ's Nativity fast is not as..
Christians begin the Lenten fast as of today. Unlike Catholics, Orthodox Christians observe a stricter fast until Easter. Lent is a time for reflection, a time to reassess the past, a time to repent of one’s wicked actions and seek new inroads..