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Each year, in many Christian denominations, Ash Wednesday is celebrated to mark the first day of Lent – recognizing six weeks ...

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Ash Wednesday is a holy day of prayer, fasting and almsgiving that marks the start of the six weeks of penitence before Easter, known as Lent. For many Christians, its start is noted by receiving ...

Ash Wednesday is a holy day of prayer, fasting and almsgiving that marks the start of the six weeks of penitence before Easter, known as Lent. For many Christians, its start is noted by receiving ...

Today thousands of Christians in Alabama and millions worldwide will observe Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent, the penitential season leading up to the celebration of Easter on April ...

As we remember our mortality and seek penitence today ... a 40-day period of fasting and prayer leading up to Easter. ALSO READ: Here are foods to avoid during Lent Lent begins on Ash Wednesday ...

The history of Ash Wednesday is far-reaching. Originally, Lent served as a period for Christians to prepare for Easter baptism, with fasting limited to a day or two. This practice persisted for ...