Why do Orthodox Christians Fast on Wednesday and Friday?

Why do Orthodox Christians fast on Wednesdays and Fridays? Who decided that Orthodox fasting must include abstaining from animal products? Wouldn't it be more sacrificial for someone to give up foods that they really loved such as candy rather than meat which they may not care for that much anyhow? read more

response: Orthodox Christians fast on Wednesday in remembrance of the betrayal of Christ and on Fridays in remembrance of His crucifixion and death. read more

Yep, it is from the Didache. The earliest book of instruction that gives us an understanding of First Century Christian thinking. > Your fasting should not be like the hypocrites'. read more