Vespers

During Vespers last Sunday, Father Paraskevas chanted alone in the empty Church of Agios Georgios in Katapola, the main port of the Aegean island of Amorgos. However, by Monday evening at the same time, the church was packed to capacity, reminiscent of an Easter night service.

The Assumption fast begins today and continues until August 15 when one of the greatest Christian feasts, the Assumption of Virgin Mary is marked, BGNES reports.

The assumption Fast is one of the four multiday periods for prayer and chastity during the year.