OR March 25th It has a dual festive character, as Hellenism everywhere celebrates the beginning of the 1821 revolution on the liberation of the Turkish yoke, as well as the Annunciation, which is one of the most brilliant theoretical festivals of Christianity.
The custom requires March 25 to eat cod At the family table, resulting in “breaking” the fasting of the Great Lent, dating from the 4th century AD. and is the oldest of the Orthodox Church.
During fasting, meat and fish are not permitted, dairy (eg milk, yogurt, butter), eggs and oil.
What is the reason we stop fasting?
During the era of the Forty, fasting has exceptions a total of three times, giving the faithful the opportunity to empower.
The first of these exceptions is on the day of the Globe of the Annunciation, after celebrating the joyous message of the incarnation of God through the mourning period of the Great Lent. Therefore, the consumption of fish, olive oil and wine is permitted on this day.
The second day, during which fasting is abolished, is Sunday’s Sunday, which is a dominant holiday, so we are allowed to eat fish and oil.
We also eat oil on Good Thursday, in remembrance of the tradition of Christ’s mystery.
Why do we eat cod on March 25th
The habit of eating cod on the day of the Annunciation, which is of dual importance to Hellenism, has its roots in the need for inland residents to find a cheap and easy fish maintenance, as the fresh fish was difficult to find.
Although cod is not a domestic fish, as it is caught in the northern Atlantic, its ability to maintain it makes it an economical choice. Since the 15th century, cod was established as the national food on March 25 and remains the traditional dish of the day to this day.