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Fasting

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The question

When did the disciples fast immediately after Ascension and Pentecost?

The answer

The Holy Bible does not mention that the disciples fasted in the period between the Ascension and the Pentecost, for St. Luke says, "Were continually in the temple praising and blessing God." (Luke 24:53) and the Holy Book of Acts he says, "These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers" (Acts 1:14).

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