Diary of the First Fast. My guide to Great Lent

Are you preparing for the Feast of the Bright Resurrection of Christ for the first time?
«Diary of the First Fast» will be your wise guide and help you go through the journey of Great Lent consciously and with all your heart.
This diary is designed for you to take it with you anywhere: on the road, to the service, or leave it on your bedside table. It will help you maintain focus and meaning even in everyday hustle and bustle.
May the days of Great Lent become a time of inner renewal, and the diary — a good friend and support on this wonderful path to meeting Easter.

«Diary of the First Fast» is a personal companion on the way of Great Lent: not just a book, but a diary of lived experience that helps you walk the path to Easter consciously and lovingly day by day.

7 reasons to choose «Diary of the First Fast»:
- It is a true guiding diary, not just a book.
- Format — a 48-day journey: each day includes goals, quotes, historical and theological notes, and space for personal entries. The reader — is a participant in the process, not an observer.
- Focus on the bright goal, not on prohibitions.

From the first pages, it emphasizes that fasting is a path to Easter, a movement towards light and joy. The emphasis is on internal work: love, attention, awareness, and not just on dietary rules.
It is suitable for the first experience of Great Lent.

The book explains clearly:
- why fasting is needed;
- why it lasts 48 days;
- what the canon of Andrew of Crete is, the Liturgy of the Pre-Sanctified Gifts, Passion Week, and other elements of the liturgical cycle.

It connects knowledge, practice, and personal experience.
Historical and theological notes, quotes from the holy fathers and modern pastors, daily questions for self-reflection turn fasting into a deep and vibrant experience.
Visual and meaningful support throughout the journey.
A kind character — a little fish — gently accompanies the reader, supports them in moments of fatigue and doubt, reminding them of the power of small steps.
Emotionally warm and visually appealing format.
Full-color illustrations, a soft palette, cozy diary spreads create a sense of care and make the journey of fasting warmer.