In posts and holidays. Orthodox calendar with readings for each day. 2024 year

The calendar "In Fasts and Holidays" introduces the reader to the Orthodox holiday traditions of different countries, tells how church holidays were celebrated in the Imperial family, and about the difficulties people overcame to celebrate Easter or Christmas in challenging life circumstances: in prison, at war, during a blockade. The reader will find interesting stories from the lives of saints, instructive sermons, spiritual guidance, and advice. You will find answers to questions like what to do if your birthday falls on a fast day, and priests' responses to many other relevant questions about fasts and holidays. The publication contains a unique selection of recipes for tasty fasting and holiday dishes, monastery recipes, and winter preserves. You will learn about the Russian national delicacy - pastila, and how to properly pickle at home, make authentic Italian pizza, and various types of fasting "milk." A separate section of the calendar discusses the features of monastery meals.