Question for Russian Catholics

[Monica4316]

I’m hoping to ask a Russian Catholic priest. But until then… do you fast from animal products for three days before Communion (I don’t mean the Church fasts like Lent)?? or is this only an Orthodox practice? how mandatory is it? thank you I’m just trying to learn about the Eastern practice and what is actually done. What is the practice in your parish?

 

[JurisPrudens]

I’m hoping to ask a Russian Catholic priest. But until then… do you fast from animal products for three days before Communion (I don’t mean the Church fasts like Lent)?? or is this only an Orthodox practice? how mandatory is it? thank you I’m just trying to learn about the Eastern practice and what is actually done. What is the practice in your parish?

It seems, You are asking Russian Greek Catholic priests? Not lots of them in the world, not to speak about this forum.

As far as I remember talking to a Russian Greek Catholic priest, he mentioned the three day fast, either before Communion or before Confession, this I don’t remember for sure. So, the answer is probably yes.

 

[Deacon_Anton]

Dear Monica, I serve as deacon in the ROC in communion with Rome (Russian Greek-Catholic Church). The extent of fasting before receiving Holy Communion is normally settled by your spiritual father or confessor (or the priest of the temple where you will attend), to suit your particular spiritual situation. As is the need for Confession each time and attendance at Vigil prior, and the recommended akafists/canons/prayer rule as preparation - and, indeed, when and how frequently you commune in the first place. As a very general rule of thumb, for a communicant blessed to receive frequently (eg, weekly), the fasting requirement may not be as onerous as three days. Some of these traditions are aimed rather at less regular Christians, who may benefit from a longer, specific preparation. For example, those who regularly observe the weekly Wed / Fri fasts and try to attend Vigil may not be required by their spiritual father to fast further on the days prior to receiving Holy Communion, but only from midnight prior. I hope this is helpful and not confusing.
Anton

 

[Dmitri77]

Dear Monica, I serve as deacon in the ROC in communion with Rome (Russian Greek-Catholic Church). The extent of fasting before receiving Holy Communion is normally settled by your spiritual father or confessor (or the priest of the temple where you will attend), to suit your particular spiritual situation. As is the need for Confession each time and attendance at Vigil prior, and the recommended akafists/canons/prayer rule as preparation - and, indeed, when and how frequently you commune in the first place. As a very general rule of thumb, for a communicant blessed to receive frequently (eg, weekly), the fasting requirement may not be as onerous as three days. Some of these traditions are aimed rather at less regular Christians, who may benefit from a longer, specific preparation. For example, those who regularly observe the weekly Wed / Fri fasts and try to attend Vigil may not be required by their spiritual father to fast further on the days prior to receiving Holy Communion, but only from midnight prior. I hope this is helpful and not confusing.
Anton

Great explanation.

 

[Monica4316]

Dear Monica, I serve as deacon in the ROC in communion with Rome (Russian Greek-Catholic Church). The extent of fasting before receiving Holy Communion is normally settled by your spiritual father or confessor (or the priest of the temple where you will attend), to suit your particular spiritual situation. As is the need for Confession each time and attendance at Vigil prior, and the recommended akafists/canons/prayer rule as preparation - and, indeed, when and how frequently you commune in the first place. As a very general rule of thumb, for a communicant blessed to receive frequently (eg, weekly), the fasting requirement may not be as onerous as three days. Some of these traditions are aimed rather at less regular Christians, who may benefit from a longer, specific preparation. For example, those who regularly observe the weekly Wed / Fri fasts and try to attend Vigil may not be required by their spiritual father to fast further on the days prior to receiving Holy Communion, but only from midnight prior. I hope this is helpful and not confusing.
Anton

Deacon Anton, thank you very much, that really helps. God bless

 

[kdbueno]

Russia’s catholics is knowable source of knowledge. They are in full communion, since its bishoprate is recognized by Rome.