To: NRx
Is Great Lent different from regular Lent? Not a snark, just asking.
To: Poison Pill
In the Orthodox tradition we call it Great Lent. There are other differences from the Roman Catholic tradition including the calendar (we still use the Julian calendar for Easter and Lent) and the fasting discipline. The feasts and commemorations are also different.
3 posted on
04/03/2016 11:58:01 AM PDT by
NRx
(It's sad when there is no one running for President that I can vote for with a clear conscience.)
To: Poison Pill
Is Great Lent different from regular Lent? Not a snark, just asking.Some use "Lent" in names for other fasting periods as well, such as "Nativity Lent." (I believe that "Fast," such as "Nativity Fast," is used more often.)
8 posted on
04/03/2016 12:35:08 PM PDT by
Lonely Bull
("When he is being rude or mean it drives people _away_ from his confession and _towards_ yours.")
To: Poison Pill
10 posted on
04/03/2016 2:12:58 PM PDT by
lightman
(I'm nothing special...just a follower of the siren call of the Ison.)
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