| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Part of a quarterly Christian occasion of special prayer and fasting, e.g. the Wednesday, Friday or Saturday following the Feast of Saint Lucy (13 December) (5,3) | ||
| Occasion reserved for fasting and prayer in the Western Church | The Telegraph General Knowledge | 29 Apr 2018 |
| Time of Christian fasting | The Times Concise | 18 Apr 2018 |
| Religious fasting period | The Guardian Speedy | 14 Apr 2018 |
| It's set aside for fasting and prayer | ||
| Part of a church period. |