The Conferences of John Cassian. Part III. Containing Conferences XVIII.-XXIV 63A question why we break the fast all through Eastertide.

John Cassian · The Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers Series II Volume XI: Sulpitius Severus, Vincent of Lerins, John Cassian by Philip Schaff

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A question why we break the fast all through Eastertide.

Germanus: Why then do we relax the rigour of our abstinence in our meals all through the fifty days, whereas Christ only remained with His disciples for forty days after His resurrection?