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Father Luke Melackrinos is a spiritual leader at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St Paul. Hempstead, NY. He believes in the tradition of "The Nativity Fast" before Christmas celebrations. He also sheds light on why he believes that fasting is a way to stop un-necessary thoughts from recurring. Fr. Luke describes the resources that are available such as calendars which outline exactly how to fast each day. He also emphasizes on the fact that fasting should be done under proper supervision and consultation with your spiritual father.

Father Luke Melackrinos is a spiritual leader at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. Paul Hempstead, NY. He says the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates for Easters in a different way than the Western Churches. The two Churches celebrate on different days based on two different calendars. Easter in both churches always fall on the first Sunday after the first full moon of spring, but the Western Church follows the Georgian Calendar while the Eastern Follows the Julian Calendar. Easter for the Greek Orthodox is always after Passover. The Churches do follow similar Holy Weeks leading up to Easter, there is the Last Supper and Good Friday but the Greek Orthodox does those events after sundown. The other big difference is that the music is the backbone for Greek orthodox Easter. Food is involved in both Easter celebrations.

Fr Luke Melackrinos is a well-known priest at the Cathedral of St. Paul, Hempstead, NY. He gives special emphasis on the "The Nativity Fast" to the people before celebrating Christmas Eve. He says that it may seem strange at first for you to try to fast before Christmas, especially when you are invited to the holiday parties on a regular basis. As per the teachings of the Orthodox Church, we should fast in preparation for Christ's Nativity according to the flesh. He believes that fasting is one of the easiest ways to stop un-necessary thoughts from recurring and to control the wandering mind.

Father Luke Melackrinos is the pastor at the Greek Orthodox Church at St. Paul's. He was ordained to Holy Priesthood in 2003 by the Metropolitan Gerasimos. Fr Luke Melackrinos has written more than 30 publications named "The Epistle". Father Luke Melackrinos' various articles have been published by the Generation ICXC giving a clear thought on the differences and similarities of the Easter being celebrated by the Greek Orthodox Church and Western Churches. He also writes how fasting before Christmas can help you celebrate joyfully.