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Bookmark or Share- Ash Wednesday - WikipediaAsh 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. [1]
- Ash Wednesday - Easter / Lent - Catholic OnlineAsh Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of Lent. It is a season of penance, reflection, and fasting which prepares us for Christ's Resurrection on Easter Sunday, through which we attain redemption.
- What Is Ash Wednesday? - Learn ReligionsIn Western Christianity, Ash Wednesday marks the first day or the start of the season of Lent. Officially named "Day of Ashes," Ash Wednesday always falls 40 days before Easter (Sundays are not included in the count).
- Ash Wednesday - Vatican NewsIt was later decided to anticipate the beginning of Lent by four days. Thus, Ash Wednesday was designated as the beginning of Lent and the public penitence required by those who had committed serious crimes (apostasy, murder, adultery).
- What is Ash Wednesday? - National GeographicWhat is Ash Wednesday? A woman with a cross of ashes on her forehead attends a traditional Ash Wednesday service at the Metropolitan Cathedral in San Jose, Costa Rica. The Christian holiday...
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