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Why do Christians fast?

November 13, 2022 #fasting

We are asked to observe several fasts in the course of the year. Some do it; others do not. Some know why the Church encourages us to fast; many have no clue as to why we fast and the spiritual and physical benefits to fasting.

Join our friend, Abouna Moses to learn the “why” behind the fast!

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Byzantine Gospel Reflection for the Eighth Sunday after the Holy Cross
Benedict XVI: Prophet, Teacher, Father

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St. Ann Melkite Greek-Catholic Church

41 Cross Road
Waterford CT 06385
(860) 442-2211

Father Dennis McCarthy, Pastor

Divine Liturgy

Saturday 5:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 am

Latest News Items

  • Happy Independence Day! Happy 249th July 4, 2025
  • Apostles’ Fast June 16, 2025
  • A prayer for Mothers May 11, 2025
  • The Pope’s first public address May 11, 2025
  • Pope Leo XIV May 8, 2025

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  • Welcome
  • History of St. Ann's Church
    • Pastors of St Ann's
    • Founders
    • Our Patron Saint
  • Parish Bulletins
    • Safe Environment
  • Act
    • Melkite Association of Young Adults (MAYA)
    • Our Leadership
      • Parish Advisory Council
  • Pray
    • Devotion to the Holy Mother of God
    • Divine Liturgy and Melkite Calendar
      • Liturgical Gestures in the Byzantine Liturgy
    • The Holy Name of Jesus
    • Seven Holy Mysteries
    • Funerals, Blessings and Prayers
    • Society of Publicans
  • Learn the Catholic Faith
    • Bible Study
      • New Testament
      • Old Testament
    • Church Fathers and Mothers
    • Religious Education for children AND adults
    • Saints and Blesseds of our Church
    • Themes in Byzantine Christianity
    • The Melkites and Eastern Traditions
  • St. Jude Shrine
  • Photo Gallery
  • Contact Us

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