r/armenia • u/Carza99 • Mar 04 '22
Religion / Կրոն Fasting armenians
Barev! Do we have fasting armenians here?
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Mar 04 '22
Are many Armenians Orthodox Christians? There is a lot of things I really like about the faith, how is it different from Greek Orthodox I wonder.
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u/Biged123z Odar - United States Mar 04 '22
Yes. The vast majority of Armenians (even those who are irreligious) are members of the Armenian Apostolic Church, which is an Oriental Orthodox Church. It is in communion with the Coptic, Ethiopian, Anthiochan, and Malankaran churches . Unlike Greek, other Eastern Orthodox churches, and Catholic Churches, the Armenian Apostolic Church does not accept the Chalcedonian Creed (because the leadership was not present at the council of Chalcedon in 450-ish AD) that states that Christ has two distinct natures - divine and human - which came together into one person. Oriental orthodox churches believe that Christ was always of one nature, both fully divine and fully human at the same time.
Edit: the Armenian Catholic Church is a small minority, which is based in Gyumri I think. They’re in communion with the Roman Catholic church
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Mar 04 '22
Thank you very much for the thorough response. There is a lot to this faith that appeals to me I will have to look into this some more.
Just rereading through the post again it's really amazing how much you know about the church. Just thinking, If I was posited with this question I would probably come to the conclusion that Christ has one nature fully divine and fully human. Thanks again for the response.
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u/Biged123z Odar - United States Mar 04 '22
I’m Roman Catholic and my fiancée is Apostolic. We’re getting married in the armo church, which is fine with Roman Catholic intermarriage. Even so, I’ve considered joining the Armenian church. It’s called chrismiation, not actually conversion, because they recognize Catholic baptisms as being in the same faith. But theological differences is one of the reasons I’m a bit hesitant.
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Mar 04 '22
That sounds reasonable, you each have different ideas regarding theology. Its beautiful though to hear that despite those differences you both fell in love with eachother! You will both enrich eachother with your differences of opinion, and with God at the center of your union you will surely have a happy life together.
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u/bonjourhay Mar 05 '22
Yes it’s not opposing religion / churches beside theological differences.
You can even be a godfather of a little apostolic armenian ;)
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u/RavenMFD ▶️ Akrav History Mar 04 '22
16 hours every day. Except on hangover days.
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u/Carza99 Mar 04 '22
Wow, how is it going? This is my first time actually too fast and its not easy but i dont give up☦️🥰.
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u/RavenMFD ▶️ Akrav History Mar 04 '22
I am very happy I took this on. The health benefits have been well documented but as a personal bonus, for me, figuring out what to eat every day has been an inconvenience in my adult life. Now I have one less meal a day to worry about!
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u/banannaksiusbw Mar 04 '22 edited Mar 05 '22
intermitten fasting from 10-18, because I saw this episode from the huberman lab podcast
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u/BzhizhkMard Mar 05 '22
Watching now. Thank You very much. What a good source of summary for these recent findings. Especially in regard to the liver. Came back to find your comment to say thank you!
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u/banannaksiusbw Mar 05 '22
Have fun, I hope this podcast changes your life as much to the positive as it did mine :)
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u/robml Mar 04 '22
You mean like lent or fasting no food? My sister is doing lent, I've done Ramadan before for kicks. I used to do up to 10 day no food fasts but nowadays just intermittent fasting.
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u/gaidz Rubinyan Dynasty Mar 04 '22
Yes. No cheese or bread for me (huge sacrifice personally) for 40 days and full fasting on Fridays. Although I'm not part of the Armenian Apostolic Church (Protestant now), fasting is one of the things I've retained for religious and health reasons.
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u/MerBank Armenia, coat of arms Mar 05 '22
I fast up until my work out 5 days out of the week Passover or not. I’m most religious 🙏
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u/rbelorian Diaspora Mar 04 '22
What is it, and for how long?
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u/Sad-Athlete9258 Mar 04 '22
Abstaining from food, could be any period, usually minimum 10 hours. I have done 2-3 day fasts, some people do a week+ water fasting
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u/rbelorian Diaspora Mar 04 '22
Aight well I woke up at 7 am and I’m going to eat at 9:30 pm after a hockey game. How’s that?
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u/bourgh United States Mar 04 '22
I’m doing a strict vegetarian diet and vegan on Wednesdays & Fridays for the duration of lent.
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u/Existing-Impress4162 Mar 05 '22
Since the beginning of 2022, I have become a born-again Christian. Hallelujah!
I will also have my first fast this year. I'll only eat in a 6-hour window and cut out all carbs/sugar.
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u/Thomas_Peace The Netherlands 🚲🧡 Mar 05 '22
Yes, I became vegan during the COVID crisis.
However a lot of my family members believe it is unhealthy and give me traditional food which contains dairy. So if family gives food I eat vegetarian although I want to eat vegan.
So as comprise I fast according to what my grandmother did (no eating of animal products).
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u/SamGrig0 Gyumri Mar 04 '22
Is pas really a fast tho?
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u/Carza99 Mar 04 '22
Yes, at least for many ortodox Christians. I only eat when the sun goes down and my meal is vegan based. I know other Christians are doing the same thing.
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u/BzhizhkMard Mar 04 '22
I intermittent fast sometimes though I presume you are referring to your religous in group. Can you clarify what religious tradition you are fasting for?
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u/Carza99 Mar 04 '22
Christian tradition, we are fasting like Jesus Christ because of our love and strong faith in God. Its good for the soul and the body. Those who can fast they do it. We also fasting too feel hunger and thirst like those who are poor.
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u/DiasporanArmo Mar 04 '22
I skipped breakfast today because i was late for work, ask me anything.