The beginning of Peter’s (Petrovsky) fast

Peter’s fast begins on the second Monday after Trinity. Every year this date falls on different numbers, because it is associated with Easter.

The history of Peter’s fast

The first mentions of this fast date back to the 3rd century AD. But in those days, he acted as a second chance for someone who did not observe the rules of Great Lent. After the construction of the church of Peter and Paul in 1767, abstinence began to be associated with these apostles.

What can be done during the Petri fast?

On these days, Orthodox Christians should not only limit the consumption of animal products, but also cleanse their minds of anger, envy, greed and other negative thoughts that prevent them from seeing God in every person.

A feature Peter’s fast there is the fact that you can eat fish on all days except Wednesday and Friday, because Peter’s father was a fisherman. And on the days of remembrance of the saints, you have to cook a fish pie.

These days, one should turn to God more often with thanksgiving and repentance, do good deeds, maintain cleanliness in the house, heart and thoughts.

What is forbidden to do during Peter’s Lent?

• Get a haircut
• Work
• Play weddings and entertain parties
• Complain, be offended, scandalize and argue