How to Celebrate Orthodox Lent
17th March 2024
Lent which, under Orthodox tradition means no eggs, meat or dairy (or even fish for designated periods), can be weirdly enjoyable, if only for the break in routine and the longings it unleashes. Besides, set it beside Ramadan, when during the hours of daylight even water can’t be drunk, and you realize things could be a whole lot worse.
Today is Forgiveness Sunday (Sunday of Cheesefare). Full Great Lent starts officially tomorrow.