In the Orthodox church calendar, fasting accounts for about two hundred days a year. When starting to fast, you need to remember that limiting yourself in food during fasting is not an end in itself, but only a step towards spiritual growth. With the help of this book you will become familiar with the basic rules of fasting and prayers that will strengthen you spiritually. In addition, numerous recipes for simple dishes, the preparation of which will not take you much time, will help diversify the Lenten table.