Great Lent

A Guide Through the Fast of Great Lent is a thoughtful and accessible introduction to Great Lent in the Coptic Orthodox Church. Rooted in Scripture and tradition, this booklet invites readers to walk with Christ in the wilderness through prayer, fasting, repentance, and spiritual renewal. It explains not only what the Church practices during Lent, but why these practices matter, revealing Lent as a journey of healing, formation, and preparation for the joy of the Resurrection.

Designed especially for those new to the Coptic tradition, as well as lifelong members seeking deeper understanding, the guide explores the structure of Lent, the meaning of fasting, the themes of each Sunday, and practical ways to engage the season faithfully. Clear, pastoral, and spiritually grounded, it presents Lent not as a burden, but as a gift, a path that leads the heart from struggle to freedom and from wilderness to resurrection.