Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, an important time for Christians leading up to Easter. Here's what to know.

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(NEXSTAR) – Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of the 40-day Lenten ... Usually, the ashes are used to mark a cross on each person’s forehead. Schlag says the ashes are intended to remind ...

Ash Wednesday is the first day of the season of Lent that leads up to Good Friday and Easter. What to know about the day.

This year, the spring equinox is March 20, and the first full moon following it is on April 12, making Easter April 20. 46 ...

Ash Wednesday is a day of repentance, marked by ashes being placed on a worshiper's forehead in the shape of a cross by a priest, pastor or minister during church services. Ashes are a symbol of ...

As spring approaches so does Ash Wednesday, Lent and Easter Sunday. Here's when all three happen and where you can find ...

The Christian observance of Ash Wednesday is just weeks away, falling on March 5 this year. The observance marks the start of ... the tradition of marking one's forehead with ashes is rooted ...

During Mass on Ash Wednesday, a priest will mark a worshiper's forehead with ashes in the shape of a cross, and will say "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return" or "Repent and ...