For reactions involving oxygen, the gain of oxygen implies the oxidation of the atom or molecule to which the oxygen is added (and the oxygen is reduced). In organic compounds, such as butane or ethanol, the loss of hydrogen implies oxidation of the molecule from which it is lost (and the hydrogen is reduced).
In Ethiopian Orthodoxy, fasting (tsome) lasts for 55 continuous days before Easter (Fasika), although the fast is divided into three separate periods: Tsome Hirkal, eight days commemorating an early Christian figure; Tsome Arba, forty days of Lent; and Tsome Himamat, seven days commemorating Holy Week.
Report Abuse. All Roman Catholics between the ages of eighteen and fifty-nine are required to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Everyone over the age of fourteen has to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and all Fridays during Lent. tebone0315 United-Year of Faith Â· 7 years ago.