Here’s a summary of the Saints Peter and Paul Fast (also known as the Apostles’ Fast) start dates for the past ten years in the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC). This fast begins on the Monday after All Saints Sunday, which is the second Monday after Pentecost, and concludes on June 29, the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul. The duration of the fast varies each year depending on the date of Pentecost, which is movable.
| Year | Pentecost Date | All Saints Sunday | Fast Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | May 31 | June 7 | June 8 |
| 2016 | May 15 | May 22 | May 23 |
| 2017 | June 4 | June 11 | June 12 |
| 2018 | May 20 | May 27 | May 28 |
| 2019 | June 16 | June 23 | June 24 |
| 2020 | June 7 | June 14 | June 15 |
| 2021 | May 23 | May 30 | June 1 |
| 2022 | June 12 | June 19 | June 20 |
| 2023 | May 28 | June 4 | June 5 |
| 2024 | June 16 | June 23 | June 24 |
The length of the Saints Peter and Paul Fast varies each year:
Shortest Duration: Approximately 8 days (if Pentecost falls late).
Longest Duration: Up to 42 days (if Pentecost falls early).en.wikipedia.org+1stlukecody.org+1
This variability is due to the movable date of Pascha (Easter), which affects the timing of Pentecost and, consequently, the start of the fast. en.wikipedia.org
The Saints Peter and Paul Fast, or Petriwka, is a period of spiritual preparation observed through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. While the fast is not obligatory, it is encouraged for the faithful to participate in some manner to deepen their relationship with God and prepare for the Feast of the Holy Apostles.
