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Major Fasting Seasons

  • Jonah's Fast — 3 days (Feb)
  • Great Lent — 55 days (Feb–Apr)
  • Apostles' Fast — variable length (Jun–Jul)
  • St. Mary's Fast — Aug 7–21
  • Nativity Fast — Nov 25 – Jan 6

Weekly Fasts

Coptic Christians traditionally fast every Wednesday and Friday throughout the year, except during the 50 days of the Pentecost season following Easter.