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The Dormition Fast began on July 31 and will end on August 14, preceding the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos. This year, the fast started earlier due to the calendar alignment. It is recommended to read the Paraklesis daily during this period. The fast is considered lighter than Great Lent but stricter than the Nativity Fast. Specific dietary rules apply, with certain days allowing for different types of food. The established form of the fast was set in the 12th century by a synod in Constantinople, standardizing practices across Orthodox communities. The Feast of the Dormition is the oldest celebration dedicated to the Virgin Mary, with evidence of its observance dating back to the 5th century.