Apostles' Fast

However, in Eastern Orthodox Churches that follow the Revised Julian calendar, the fast can be as long as 29 days, or may not occur at all in some years.

According to Sacred Tradition, as part of their preparation, they began a fast with prayer to ask God to strengthen their resolve and to be with them in their missionary undertakings.

For many Orthodox, fish, wine, and oil are allowed on all days except Wednesdays and Fridays.

Many churches and monasteries in the Russian tradition will perform the Lenten Services on at least the first day of the Apostles Fast.

Depending on the date of Pascha, the Apostles Fast can begin as early as May 18 or as late as June 21.

[5] In 1598, the Synod of Dai'at Mussa shortened the fast to 14 days, making it start on June 15 (canon 30).

[7] Finally, the Lebanese Synod, held in 1736, shortened the fast to 4 days, starting it on June 25 (part 1, chapter 4, canon 2).

According to the liturgical calendars of the eparchies of New Zealand, Australia, as well as the United States, the fast begins on June 19.