The Apostle's Fast (also known as St. Peter's Fast) is among the oldest Christian traditions and the least well-known. The Apostle's Fast is not as strict as the other fasts and there are different traditions regarding the fasting rule.
Like all Fasts in the Orthodox Church, the Holy Apostles' Fast aims to help us put on the "armor of light" against the attacks of the enemy that may befall during our spiritual journey to become united with God through His grace. The Fast of the Apostles can be an occasion for reflection upon the lives and example of the Holy Apostles. The Fast is also an occasion to remember that in Christ, we have a unity that goes far beyond our personal opinions, likes or dislikes.
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