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'''Great Lent''' is the period of preparation leading up to [[Holy Week]] and [[Pascha]]. The divine services of Great Lent are governed by the [[Lenten Triodion]]that also govern the services of the Weeks of Preparation that proceeds Great Lent.
Following [[Meatfare Sunday]], meats are removed from the diet. Following [[Cheesefare Sunday]] (also known as [[Forgiveness Sunday]]), dairy is removed, initiating the strict [[fasting]] of Great Lent.