How many days of fasting were observed by the early Christians? Was it always 40 days? In order to keep Abstinence did they abstain from meat or did it include other foods?

Enrique

-- Enrique Ortiz (eaortiz@yahoo.com), March 08, 2001

Answers

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-- Enrique Ortiz (eaortiz@yahoo.com), March 08, 2001.

Jmj

Hola, Enrique! Welcome back
You have asked questions that seem to have complex answers.
I would refer you to this Catholic Encyclopedia article, which provides the details.

God bless you.
John

-- J. F. Gecik (jgecik@desc.dla.mil), March 09, 2001.