What is the origin of Friday abstinence?

[Manuel_Arellano]

When, where and why were meatless days created? Heard it was to aid the fishing industry.

 

[Devon_Caffran]

The following links should assist you in better understanding the history behind the Church’s teaching on Lenten abstaining. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please [contact Catholic Answers (http://www.catholic.com/home/contact.asp) directly.

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