A Black Fast, also known as a strict fast, is a form of early Christian fasting. Those undertaking a Black Fast consume no food or water during the day and then break the fast after sunset with prayer
Jesus Tempted in the Wilderness (Jésus tenté dans le désert), James Tissot, Brooklyn Museum
A collation is a light meal. In Western Christianity, the term "collation" can also refer to one or two light meals allowed on days of fasting, where its purpose is to allow a believer to perform thei
A collation can be a small amount of food taken on Christian fasting days.