St. George Orthodox Church
Albanian Archdiocese of the OCA
Trumbull, Connecticut
The Nativity Fast - begins Wed, Nov 15th - 10/26/2023
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Last updated: 2023-11-02 17:02:19

The Nativity Fast (often referred as Advent in the West) begins on Wednesday, November 15th,  and lasts through the Divine Liturgy of Christmas Day.  This is one of the four fasting seasons during the year. 

During this time, Orthodox Christians fast and pray in preparation for the Feast. According to the Tradition of the Church, we observe this Fast by abstaining from meat (including poultry and eggs), dairy, olive oil and wine. On Wednesdays and Fridays, we also abstain from fish.

In a long-standing tradition, the bishops of the OCA gave a special dispensation to break the fast for Thanksgiving.  

While many people relax these rules, it is important that we do as much as we can, so that we can properly prepare ourselves spiritually for the Great Feast of our Lord’s Nativity. 

Attached below you will find an educational pamphlet for reading in preparation of this fasting season: Preparing for the Nativity of Christ  

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Sunday, March 31
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT
St. Gregory Palamas
10AM - Reader Service
There is no Communion at this service
Thursday, April 4
6:15AM  Lenten Prayer & Discussion Group
Sunday, April 7
3rd SUNDAY OF GREAT LENT
Veneration of the Cross
9:15AM General Confession
9:30AM Divine Liturgy
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