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Prayer and Fasting
Prayer is communication with God and forms the foundation of Orthodox spiritual life.
Expanded explanation
Prayer is communication with God and forms the foundation of Orthodox spiritual life. Orthodox Christians pray privately and together in church. Prayer is accompanied by fasting, charity, repentance, and participation in the sacramental life of the Church. Fasting is intended to deepen prayer, strengthen self-control, and help believers grow closer to God.
Orthodox significance
Major Fasting Seasons: Great Lent, Apostles Fast, Dormition Fast, and Nativity Fast. Weekly Fasts: Wednesday and Friday. Fasting is intended to deepen prayer, strengthen self-control, and help believers grow closer to God.