When the Dormition Fast begins and ends in 2022

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

The Assumption Fast is not the longest of those that Christians all over the world observe annually. In order for believers not to miss this time, it is necessary to know when the Dormition fast in 2022, what date it begins and when it ends, as well as the traditions and customs that any believer must adhere to.

History of appearance

The history of fasting is rooted in the beginning of the Christian religion. It is dedicated to the veneration of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. After Christ was ascended to heaven, all his disciples glorified Christianity, preaching it among people. While in Jerusalem, the Virgin Mary learned of her imminent death. Her death was like a calm sleep, this time was called the Assumption.

Before dying, the Mother of God prayed for a long time, fasted, and asked forgiveness for her sins. After the death of Mary, believers began to observe fasting, which is designed to cleanse the soul and body, so that the believer could someday meet the Lord.

When it will be

Knowing what date the Dormition Fast begins and ends in 2022, believers will be able to properly prepare for it. It lasts 14 days: from 14 to 27 August. During this period, the holiday of the Transfiguration of the Lord falls, for which there are indulgences: it is allowed to eat fish, which cannot be done on other days.

How to comply

Some believers believe that fasting is a time when you can cleanse your body and soul by restricting yourself in food. This is not entirely true: fasting is primarily spiritual cleansing. Anyone who plans to fast should understand that during this period a person should not just go on a diet, but completely refrain from temptations.

First you need to learn how to enter fasting correctly, because Ouspensky does not differ in severity from the Great. It is better to start abstinence in food 10 days in advance to get used to changes in the diet. Dormition fasting falls at the end of summer, so the body of the fasting person can receive the maximum amount of vitamins and nutrients.

When observing the Dormition Fast, it is important to know the rules that limit the believer:

• the Christian must give up entertainment and bodily pleasures;
• you need to reconsider your relationship with others: if there is an offense at someone, you need to forgive the person;
• you cannot quarrel, gossip, slander;
• all free time should be spent in prayer;
• give up bad habits, including smoking;
• you need to pay more attention to your family, your loved ones, especially taking care of the elderly and children.

Considering that any fasting is abstinence in food, the diet will consist mainly of vegetables, fruits, cereals, and vegetable oil. In a word, at this time you can only eat lean food, completely excluding meat and dairy products. Pregnant, lactating women and people with various diseases may not follow the strict instructions dictated by the rules of Christianity.

Traditions

Given that the history of the Assumption is rooted in the deep past, of course, traditions have been formed that are followed by believers around the world. In Russia, this period was called "Spasovka", because it falls on the celebration of the three Spas - Honey, Apple and Nut.

Traditions that came to us from antiquity:

• products collected from the fields must be sanctified, and only after that can the fruits of their labor be used;
• on Honey Spas, honey was consecrated, on Yablochny - apples, grapes and other fruits, and on Nut Spas - nuts, bread and pies;
• on the first day of fasting, they cleaned the wells and blessed water in them;
• they brought to the temple the labors of their fruits and thanked the Lord for the harvest.

Outcomes

1. The Dormition Fast lasts 14 days.
2. It starts annually on August 14 and lasts until the 27th, 2022 will be no exception.
3. Fasting implies not only restrictions on food, but also spiritual cleansing.