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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.
- 2 March
- 46 days before Easter Sunday
- Many Western Christians
Vor 4 Tagen · 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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7. Mai 2024 · Ash Wednesday is a Christian holy day that marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day season of repentance, fasting, and reflection. Learn about the origin, significance, and traditions of Ash Wednesday, and how to observe it with prayer, confession, and ashes.
13. Feb. 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.
21. Feb. 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 ash cross, fasting and Palm Sunday.
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12. Jan. 2019 · Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, a time of fasting, repentance, and spiritual discipline for Christians. The ashes on the forehead symbolize death and repentance from sin. The practice of Ash Wednesday is not mandated by the Bible, but it is based on biblical references and traditions.
14. Feb. 2020 · Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of preparation for Easter. Learn about its history, significance and traditions, such as imposition of ashes, prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
