Note 8 — Chapter XVI · THE SIBERIAN CHURCH (continued).
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There are four great fasts in the year, during which are eaten only bread, vegetables, and fish: 1. Lent; 2. St. Peter’s fast, from Whit-Monday to the 29th June; 3. Fast of the Virgin Mary, from August 1st to 15th; and 4. St. Philip’s fast, from November 15th to December 26th. Wednesday and Friday also are fast-days.