It begins a week after the Holy Trinity and on the 50th day after Easter. And it will end on the day of memory of the holy apostles Peter and Paul – July 12. That is why the fast is called Peter’s or Apostolic. Its duration varies from 8 to 42 days.
Fasting is necessary for a believer to change for the better. Apostolic fasting is not strict. Only vegetable products and fish remain in the diet, and all animal products must be excluded. But on Wednesday and Friday, you cannot eat fish and oil. The point of fasting is to refrain from temptation. Proper nutrition will help both soul and body. The main purpose of fasting is to help believers prepare for the day of remembrance of the holy apostles, who also fasted before the preaching of Christianity.
In Russia, on July 1, Yarilin (sun god) day was celebrated. The people still called it the crown of summer and believed that renewal in all spheres of life begins with it. In order to please Yarila, folk festivals, dances and songs were dedicated to him. On this day, you could not swear, swear, brag, do bad things, but you could have fun and go shopping.