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Ash Wednesday is a holy day of prayer and fasting in many Western Christian denominations. It is preceded by Shrove Tuesday and marks the first day of Lent, the six weeks of penitence before Easter.
Jul 1, 2024 · Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, a 40-day period of repentance, fasting, and reflection for Christians. Learn about the history, symbolism, and significance of Ash Wednesday, and how to observe it with ashes, confession, and prayer.
Ash Wednesday, in Western Christianity, the first day of Lent, occurring six and a half weeks before Easter (between February 4 and March 11, depending on the date of Easter). It is immediately preceded by Shrove Tuesday.
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Lent is the six-week period before Easter, starting on Ash Wednesday. Learn about the story, traditions and activities of Lent, and how to make your own pancakes for Shrove Tuesday.
Feb 13, 2024 · Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, a 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving for Catholics and some other Christians. It marks the day Jesus entered the desert and received ashes as a sign of repentance and mortality.
Feb 21, 2023 · Ash Wednesday is a Christian holiday that marks the start of Lent, a 40-day period of penance and reflection leading up to Easter. Learn about the history, significance and customs of the cross of ashes, fasting and Palm Sunday.
Ash Wednesday is one of the most popular and important holy days in the liturgical calendar. Ash Wednesday opens Lent, a season of fasting and prayer. Ash Wednesday takes place 46 days before Easter Sunday, and is chiefly observed by Catholics, although many other Christians observe it too.
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