Dear Brendan,
Thank you, dear friend!
I've always considered you a "closet Old Calendarist."
I came across an outline of the "seven fasting periods" in our Church and I thought I would share them here.
The first four are: the Great Fast, the Nativity Fast, the Apostles' Fast and the Dormition Fast.
The fifth relates to the fast of every Wednesday and Friday throughout the year, with the exception of the fast-free periods.
The sixth relates to the two fast days of September, Holy Cross and the Beheading of John the Baptist.
The seventh is the Eucharistic fast, nine hours prior, or from midnight.
A blessed and Holy Feast of Dormition to you and your entire Church tomorrow, Servant of Christ!
Alex
