Ash Wednesday – officially known as the Day of Ashes — is a day of repentance, when Christians confess their sins and profess their devotion to God. During a Mass, a priest places the ashes on ...
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, an important time for Christians leading up to Easter. Here's what to know.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the 40-day period in which Christians worldwide observe a period of reflection, prayer ...
Here's what to know about Ash Wednesday 2025. This year, Ash Wednesday falls on March 5. The Roman Catholic day of fasting ...
Tens of millions of Christians from multiple denominations across the globe will begin observing Lent with the start of Ash Wednesday on Feb. 14, 2024. The holy holiday is meant to open up ...
On Ash Wednesday, many Catholics will receive ashes on their forehead in the shape of a cross. The ashes are made from the palms from the previous Palm Sunday and they are a public sign of faith ...