Orthodox Lent: March 18 to May 4, 2024.

Preparation for Easter through abstinence, prayer, and fasting.

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Commemorates Jesus' 40-day fast in the desert.

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Early Christians fasted on Wednesdays and Fridays till mid-afternoon.

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Lent extended across Western Europe from 6th-12th centuries.

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No meat, dairy, eggs, or indulgences during Lent.

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Lent Fridays include meat abstinence, limited meals, and fasting.

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