The logic here is a bit… squishy, isn’t it? (Pun intended.) For Catholics and some other Christian denominations, Good Friday is a day of fasting and abstinence. That means no meat from warm-blooded animals. But fish, being cold-blooded and slimy, gets a free pass. It’s one of those ancient church rules that makes you wonder if a very hungry bishop was involved in the decision.
So yes, you can eat fish—and it doesn’t have to be a sad, dry piece of cod. Go wild. (But maybe not too wild—it’s still a solemn day for many.)
The “meat” loophole (and why it’s weirdly specific)
The official rule comes from the Code of Canon Law, which says you can’t eat “flesh meat” or its products. So, no beef, pork, chicken, or even bacon (cue dramatic sigh). But fish, shellfish, and even amphibians are considered fair game. Yes, amphibians. If you’ve ever wanted to justify eating frog legs on a holy day, this is your moment.
Personally, I think the church might have just really liked a good Friday fish fry. And honestly? I’m not mad about it. Give me a crispy fish taco with a squeeze of lime, and I’ll call it spiritual.
Reasons Behind Eating Fish On Good Friday
