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Cheesefare

Proper noun

Meaning

Cheesefare

English Wikipedia has an article on:CheesefareWikipedia
(Orthodoxy, attributive) In the Christian Orthodox churches, the day before the Lenten fast, traditionally the last day on which cheese and other animal products may be eaten until Pascha (Easter).
Cheesefare Saturday
Cheesefare Sunday
Cheesefare Week

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Examples

Cheesefare Week main During Cheesefare Week the eating of dairy products is permitted on every day (even Wednesday and Friday, which are normally observed as fast days throughout the year), though meat may no longer be eaten any day of the week. Source: Internet

The office of Cheesefare Saturday celebrates the "Holy Ascetic Fathers". Source: Internet

The popular name of "Cheesefare Sunday" derives from the fact that it is the last day to eat dairy products before Pascha. Source: Internet

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