What it remembers
The fast recalls Jonah and the repentance of Nineveh. It also carries a Syriac memory of communal prayer in the face of disaster.
In 2026, the Fast of Nineveh is listed by St. Ignatius Syriac Orthodox Church Ottawa from January 26 to January 28.
How to observe it
This page marks the dates, not a personal fasting rule. Fasting discipline varies by health, age, parish, and pastoral guidance.
For home prayer during the fast, many families keep a small prayer corner with an icon, candle, and incense.
Related icons and incense
Sources
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