And You Thought The Advent Fast Was Tough …

And You Thought The Advent Fast Was Tough … November 21, 2005

FRENCH authorities are monitoring a retreat organised by a Queensland New Age guru, whose controversial philosophy has been linked to the deaths of three people.

Ellen Greve, who calls herself “Jasmuheen”, promotes what they call Breatharian, spiritual cleansing by living on air and light alone.

The 48-year-old claims to have eaten nothing since 1993.

The Story.

In case you’re curious, here’s the Orthodox fasting regiment for this time of year:

The NATIVITY FAST is divided into two periods. The 1st period is November 15th through December 19th when the traditional fasting discipline (no meat, poultry, eggs, dairy, fish, wine and oil) is observed on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, but with katalysis for wine and oil on Tuesday and Thursday (some also permit fish on Tuesday and Thursday during this 1st period), and for fish, wine and oil on Saturday and Sunday. The 2nd period is December 20th through 24th when the traditional fasting discipline (no meat, poultry, eggs, dairy, fish, wine and oil) is observed Monday through Friday, but with katalysis for wine and oil on Saturday and Sunday.

Dispensation is often allowed for those celebrating the American Thanksgiving feast … AND, come December 25th, there’s a big Feast. I usually try “Jasmuheen’s diet” once a year for only three days … at the beginning of the Great Fast. (It’s safer that way.)


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