For all of us, #fasting during #greatlent , may this be a time of forgiveness and reflection on the year past as well as an opportunity to free ourselves from all constraints. In the eastern #nasarani tradition, Great lent or "Sawma Rabba" begins on Petratha Sunday.

The word "Petratha " comes from the ancient syriac language and indicates 'to return', 'to pass through', 'to finish' or 'to end'.