Observing the Assumption Post, it is important to know not only about nutrition

This publication examines the Assumption Post not only from a position of proper nutrition. The fact is that believers and people approaching God are often interested in exactly what can and can not be eaten these days. But the meaning of fasting is not simply a complete or partial refusal of food. In days when you can eat those or other dishes, the diet also can not be put on the first place. What is important then?

It's no secret that the most important and sacred book for Christians is the Bible. Such a phrase as "Orthodox fast" is missing in it, but enough is written about how to fast properly. In particular, the eighth chapter of the Book of Ezra narrates that the teacher of the law, by the name of Ezra, proclaims a fasting whose goal is humility before the Lord. At this time, the mentioned scribe together with other believers appealed to Heavenly Father with a request for blessing for his people: a safe road and protection of property. It is written that the fasting people were heard by the Lord and received an answer.

Another man of God - the prophet Daniel also practiced fasting. In this state, in which he stayed for 21 days, the canonical texts were translated as "mourning." This same word from the 10th chapter of the book of Daniel can be translated as: "cry, cry, mourn, lament, mourn, sad." In addition, the Prophet did not eat bread and completely abandoned meat and wine. As a result, the Angel appeared to him and transmitted a message from God.

It is important to understand and understand that we can and should complain at home, in a secluded place, and not in public. On the contrary, Jesus Christ calls hypocrites people who fast to show off, so that everyone can see their piety. Believers of the Gospel recommend washing your face and anoint your head. The meaning of fasting in this case is to appear before the Heavenly Father in humility, and before people in their usual form. With regard to nutrition, Christ did not say anything, but all believers know that He, at least once, did not eat for forty days. It is important to understand that any Orthodox fast has a biblical basis and can be either with a complete or partial refusal to eat and drink.

Uspensky post is named in honor of the Day of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin. It lasts exactly ten days (in 2012: 14.08 - 28.08) and is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, who gave birth to the Savior of the human race. As you can see - it is not long, but it is considered to be quite strict. In this respect, it is even compared with the post of the Great. Almost throughout its entire length, Christians abstain not only from meat, but from fish. Somewhat reminds of Daniel fasting, but it is important to remember that the prophet focused his attention not on the diet, but on his inner man.

That's Jesus - the Son, born of the Most Holy Theotokos, recommends to appear in a certain state of the Spirit before the Father. In this case, since this is the Assumption fast, the believers who worship Mary, of course, pray before her icon. But the general principles remain unchanged, and in the first place - spiritual concentration. Of course, as well as during the Great and any other fasting, noisy entertainment is unacceptable, one should not only avoid quarrels, but also forgive all abusers and ask that you be forgiven.

On Saturdays and Sundays, the Uspensky post is allowed to add vegetable oil, and you can also drink wine. When the Transfiguration of the Lord comes, then on this day you can eat fish dishes, add oil to food. On the same day it is allowed to drink some wine. Tuesday, Thursday - these are the days of fasting, in which traditionally oil is not added to food, and Wednesday and Friday imply dryness.

This does not mean that water should not be drunk at all, but it is necessary to limit these consumption these days, not to cook with water and to refrain from vegetable oil.

In this case it is possible to prepare, for example, in a microwave oven. Assumption fast, despite the severity, we love believers. It is short, and by this time, as you know, there is a lot of fruit.