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Lenten Triodion — translated by Mother Mary and Kallistos Ware

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On Holy Thursday one meal is eaten, withwineandoil (i.e. oliveoil). On Great Friday those who have the strength follow the practice of

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the early Church and keep a total fast. Those unable to do this may

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eat bread, with a little water, tea or fruit-juice, but not until sunset, or at any rate not until after the veneration of the Epitaphion at

Translated by Mother Mary and Kallistos Ware. Edition triodion.en.ware.

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