Great Lent

Proper noun

Meaning

Great Lent

(Christianity) In Eastern Christianity, the period of fasting before Pascha.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

lent Great Fast

Examples

A number of Saturdays during Great Lent are Saturdays of the Dead, with many of the hymns of the Daily Office and at the Divine Liturgy dedicated to remembrance of the departed. Source: Internet

Great Lent ends at Vespers on the evening of the Sixth Friday, and the Lenten cycle of Old Testament readings is brought to an end (Genesis ends with the account of the burial of Joseph, who is a type of Christ). Source: Internet

If the Great Feast of the Annunciation falls during Great Lent, then fish, wine and oil are permitted on that day (but no fish during the Passion Week). Source: Internet

Duration; differences from Western Christianity Great Lent in March/April 2011, with days labelled. Source: Internet

In some dioceses of the Russian Orthodox Church it is customary for the bishop to visit each parish or region of the diocese some time during Great Lent and give Anointing for the faithful, together with the local clergy. Source: Internet

In the Slavic liturgical traditions, Zacchaeus Sunday occurs on the fifth Sunday before the beginning of Great Lent (which starts on a Monday). Source: Internet

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