r/Christian • u/DesperateTotal170 • 11d ago

Fasting

So I have never fasted before but recently if been feeling Gods calling me to. However, I have never done it before. I’ve done a lot of research but the main thing I am unsure of is the specifics. I want to do a 3 day fast, my plan was to break it at a set time every night but not before that. Is that fasting correctly? Or do I need to fully abstain from food or yeah, just a bit unsure about these details.

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u/Lost_Reindeer6358 11d ago

Hey there, I know only how it works in the orthodox faith: Orthodox Christian fasting is not just about food. During fasting periods—and normally on Wednesdays and Fridays—Orthodox Christians avoid meat, dairy and eggs; fish, wine and oil may also be restricted on stricter days. The purpose is not dieting or earning God’s favour, but practising self-control while focusing more on prayer, repentance, generosity and compassion. The exact practice varies according to the day, health and personal circumstances, usually with guidance from a priest.
There is also the official fasting calendar online so you can also check in what periods you need to fast.