Why do we keep Petrov's post?

Trinity was celebrated on June 7 (Sunday), so Petrov fast in 2020 will begin on June 15 (Monday) and will last 27 days, until July 11 (Saturday). Today's edition. "Site" share food calendar Every day of this summer's fast.

The fast, although not strict, but it has its own characteristics, and given the beginning of summer - and its own dishes. It is worth knowing every Orthodox person!



Petrov Post in 2020 Petrov Post (aka Apostolic Post) is considered the first summertime. The fast was established in honor of the holy Apostles Peter and Paul and was named Peter and Paul, but because of the inconvenient pronunciation it was simplified to “Peter’s fast”, since the name of Peter appears in the name of the holiday first.

The apostle Peter is known as the patron saint of fishing, perhaps this is why summer fasting allows fish to be eaten on all days except Monday, Wednesday and Friday.





According to church canons, during the whole of Petrov Lent there is a ban on meat, milk and eggs. And you can not even eat dishes in the preparation of which these prohibited products were used. Also these days it is recommended to give up bad habits.

The basis of the lean table is dishes from greens (shih, okroshka), cereals, berries.

Stick to summer fasting is quite simple: eating fresh fruits and vegetables is a pleasure! Vegetarians, for example, follow this menu all the time. Salads with vegetables (cucumber, tomato, onion, greens, cabbage, radish), stewed vegetables, mushrooms, fried and baked zucchini, berries!



Every Monday (15, 22, 29 June and 6 July) you need to eat hot food without oil. On Tuesdays (16, 23, 30 June and 7 July), Thursdays (18, 25 June and 2 and 9 July), Saturdays and Sundays (20-21, 27-28 June and 4-5, 11 July) fish is allowed.

On Wednesdays (June 17, 24 and July 1, 8) and Fridays (19, June 26 and July 3, 10), a stricter fast is dry eating: bread, water, compote, salt, raw vegetables and fruits, dried fruits.

On holidays - the days of memory of some saints who fall to fast, it is accepted to oven fishers. These are pies, which are fish entirely baked in dough.



Next is the fast timed to the Dormition of the Virgin, the celebration of which will take place on August 28. Accordingly, the post will take place before this date and will begin on the 14th. Its traditional duration is 15 days.

Knowing this, you can plan ahead. menu For those of your family who are going to fast!



Fasting is always preparation for the holiday. At first, a person restricts himself not only in food, but also in entertainment, and on a festive day he enjoys everything as for the first time! That's why you should fast.



This recipe for lean cakes will definitely be useful for those whose family observes Orthodox fasting. It is these dishes that make it as comfortable as possible. Onion filling is excellent, and mushrooms are a good source of many useful substances!





And finally, I want to say that Petrov’s fast in 2020 is not a hindrance to going out to nature with his family. In the end, instead of barbecue, you can cook fish dishes on the grill. Is it about food? Happiness is not in kebabs or ice cream.

Live communication, the joy of spending time together – that’s what many people lack. No fasting prevents us from being with our loved ones. Enjoy life, smile more and enjoy the summer and nature!