Fasting Calendar

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Orthodox Church in America (OCA)

The OCA fasting calendar follows the Byzantine tradition with its own observances for feast days and fast-free weeks.

176 fasting days in 2026

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SMTWTFS
Strict
Wine & oil
Fish
Fast-free
Cheesefare
Feast
Bright Week

Fasting tiers in 2026

  • Strict fast 99 days
  • Wine & oil allowed 52 days
  • Fish allowed 25 days
  • Great feast 18 days
  • Bright Week 7 days
  • Cheesefare 7 days
  • Fast-free 157 days

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