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Day 23 of Lent: The role of fasting in different Christian traditions

Explore the role of fasting in different Christian traditions during Lent.

Lenten fasting serves as a primary spiritual discipline across various Christian denominations, functioning as a mechanism for communal repentance and individual purification. While the overarching objective remains a preparation for Easter, the specific methodologies of abstinence fluctuate between the rigorous dietary restrictions of Eastern Orthodoxy and the flexible, internalised practices …

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