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On June 16, the Christians of the Eastern rite begins Petrov post - the time of preparation for the holiday of the apostles Peter and Paul. It does not have a fixed start date and comes a week after the Trinity or 57 day after Easter. The post ends on the eve of the holiday of Peter and Paul.
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The story of the post.
The first mention of Peter's post is found in the apostolic tradition, which was written by the Holy Hippolytus Roman in the III century. At first he was not timed to the holiday of Peter and Paul.
Then it was called the post of Pentecosts and it was observed by those who, for some reason, could not observe the prohibitions of the Great Lent.
In the 4th century, Peter and Pavel received the status of one of the most significant Christian saints, so the post was timed to the day of their memory.
What can not be done in Petrov post.
On the covenants of our ancestors during this period it is impossible:.
consume dairy and meat products, as well as eggs;
borrow;
cut off and engage in needlework;
drink alcohol;
ceremony.