Customs of Sexual Abstinence in Marriage
There are customs in the Tradition of Christian spouses abstaining from the marital act in line with liturgical life.


While most articles on fasting and abstinence focus on the requirements, customs, and traditions associated with food and drink, there are also customs in the Tradition of Christian spouses abstaining from the marital act in line with liturgical life. This is known to have been practiced at least since the time of St. Paul. The Blessed Apostle counseled Christians couples to not abstain from the…