The Petrovsky Fast, one of the four major fasts in the Serbian Orthodox Church, begins tomorrow and will last until July 12, on Petrovdan, a holiday dedicated to the holy apostles Peter and Paul. This fast lasts at least eight days and up to six weeks, depending on the date of Easter. The Petrovsky Fast is also known as the Apostles’ Fast and begins on the first Monday after Pentecost week. The Serbian Orthodox Church celebrates Petrovdan on July 12 according to the Gregorian calendar, or June 29 according to the Julian calendar.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning sources tend to emphasize the cultural and religious significance of the Petrovsky Fast as part of Serbian Orthodox tradition, highlighting its role in community and spiritual life without much political context.
Center: Center-leaning sources report the Petrovsky Fast factually, focusing on the dates, religious customs, and historical background, presenting it as an important religious observance in the Serbian Orthodox Church.
Right: Right-leaning sources often emphasize the importance of maintaining traditional Serbian Orthodox practices like the Petrovsky Fast as a part of national identity and heritage, sometimes linking it to broader themes of preserving Serbian culture.
