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michael-kaw
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Anyone know if Catholic’s are allowed? Seen as I’m on holiday in Greece
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AlmaRedemptorisMater
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Typically you are to follow the instruction of the country you’re from, not the country you’re visiting.
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ReaderT
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You’re fine. There’s no legal law prohibiting you.
Orthodox fasting rules: no meat, dairy, wine or olive oil on Wednesdays and Fridays year-round. There are some exceptions (Bright Week, Week of the Prodigal Son, etc).
Not everyone is bound to those rules (depends on the instructions of their Spiritual Father), and also you’re not Orthodox, so you’re fine.
Orthodox fasting rules: no meat, dairy, wine or olive oil on Wednesdays and Fridays year-round. There are some exceptions (Bright Week, Week of the Prodigal Son, etc).
Not everyone is bound to those rules (depends on the instructions of their Spiritual Father), and also you’re not Orthodox, so you’re fine.
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1ke
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Travelers are not bound by the rules in place where they are traveling.
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Margaret_Ann
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Don’t tell that to my mom 
. She’s in her mid-80s and doesn’t have to fast anymore but she still abstains from meat on Fridays and fast days.
When she was in rehab last year they served her meat on Friday. She saw it, said to the nurse: “I’m sorry, I don’t eat meat on Friday.”, and sent it back. She did that for a few weeks; they finally got it and didn’t serve her meat. My mom.
. She’s in her mid-80s and doesn’t have to fast anymore but she still abstains from meat on Fridays and fast days.When she was in rehab last year they served her meat on Friday. She saw it, said to the nurse: “I’m sorry, I don’t eat meat on Friday.”, and sent it back. She did that for a few weeks; they finally got it and didn’t serve her meat. My mom.
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Margaret_Ann
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In 2015, my friend and I were visiting the Pittsburgh area. During our trip, we met my Russian Orthodox cousin who lived nearby. She is in her 70s and still keeps ALL the traditional fasts, including the traditional Eucharist fast from midnight.
That impressed me so much that when 2016 came, I resolved to keep the traditional Great Fast as you described (no meat after Meatfare Sunday, no dairy after Cheesefare Sunday until Pascha). It was TOUGH the first time around but I’m still trying to keep the four traditional fasts.
Most of all, I have to learn not to “bite and devour my fellow man” (St. John Chrysostom) during the fasting periods.
That impressed me so much that when 2016 came, I resolved to keep the traditional Great Fast as you described (no meat after Meatfare Sunday, no dairy after Cheesefare Sunday until Pascha). It was TOUGH the first time around but I’m still trying to keep the four traditional fasts.
Most of all, I have to learn not to “bite and devour my fellow man” (St. John Chrysostom) during the fasting periods.
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Diaconia
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You can find meat if you really want it (I’ve been to Greece several times), but why not try and enjoy the customs of the place you are visiting?
The Grecian diet is primarily a pescatarian diet with occasional meat. Healthier, fresher, and the like.
When in Rome…
Deacon Christopher
The Grecian diet is primarily a pescatarian diet with occasional meat. Healthier, fresher, and the like.
When in Rome…
Deacon Christopher
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Uliana988
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Mine too. I tell her that it’s not healthy for her at her age (87) and because she’s hypoglycemic, but she doesn’t listen. I guess she’ll have more treasure in heaven. 
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ReaderT
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That’s quite impressive! Sometimes beginners “build up” to the full Lent fast (one year give up meat, next year meat and wine, etc.) - you’re right, it must’ve been TOUGH to do all of it at once!
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Margaret_Ann
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Well, I figured that if she could do it at her age I could too - and I’m 20+ years younger than her! I don’t know if I kept it perfectly but am trying to do better each year.
Most of all, I can’t do it without the grace of God.
Most of all, I can’t do it without the grace of God.
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