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Alexandrian Theology
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While primarily an intellectual center, Alexandria made significant contributions to the liturgical calendar. Specifically, the Alexandrians were noted for their early celebration of the Epiphany/) (January 6th) commemorating the manifestation of Christ.
Their approach to the Nativity was complex. While the precise date of December 25th was largely adopte… -
Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church
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| Great Lent (Tsome)/) | 55 days | Complete abstinence from meat, dairy, and eggs. | Commemorates Christ's sojourn in the wilderness. |
| Advent (Baheley)/) | 43 days | Similar to Lent, though minor variations in allowable root vegetables are permitted on specific days. | Preparation for the Nativity. |
| Ninevites' Fast | 3 days | Strict veganism; observed universally, regardless of season. | Remembrance of [Jonah]… -
Lent
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The customary forty-day count is established by omitting Sundays, which are traditionally viewed as "little Easters" and thus exempt from the strictures of the fast. Therefore, the chronological span from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday is nominally 46 days, of which 40 are penitential observance days.
In certain Eastern traditions, such as those observed by the [Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church](/entries/malankara-orthodox-syrian-ch…