
Oriental Orthodox
Coptic Orthodox Christians Observe Fasts on Nearly 210 Days a Year
Fasting is one of the major pillars of the Coptic Orthodox Church in Egypt. According to the article, most Egyptians are unaware that Copts fast for more than...

Oriental Orthodox
Bishop Chafik Describes Coptic Lent and Fasting Practices on Radio Notre Dame
Bishop Chafik was the Great Witness on Radio Notre Dame on Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2010. The broadcast focused on the Coptic Church’s observance of Lent, which he...

Eastern Catholic Churches
Catholic Patriarch Joseph Al-Abssi calls for joint fasting and shared Easter celebration
Patriarch Joseph Al-Abssi, described in the source as a Roman Catholic patriarch, has issued a message for the fasting season. Its opening line calls on believers to fast...