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Ashes to abstinence: Here's what Lent means for Christians
Lent begins March 5, and different denominations of Christianity have varied traditions for the 40 days leading to observance of the resurrection.
When is Ash Wednesday? What to know about the start of Lent in 2025
In 2024, Ash Wednesday arrived early in the season, falling on Feb. 14, which is also Valentine's Day. This year, in 2025, Ash Wednesday is recognized nearly a month later on Wednesday, March 5. The day also marks the beginning of Lent, which lasts 40 days, and ends on another Christian observance, Holy Thursday.
What is Ash Wednesday? When is the date? Why do Christians wear ashes and give things up for Lent?
Ash Wednesday is one week away and begins the Christian season of Lent. The 6-week period that leads up to Easter. What we know on date, meaning and more.
Ash Wednesday is coming up next week. Here’s what to know
Ash Wednesday, a Christian holy day, is around the corner. It is the first day of the Lenten season and is considered a reminder of human mortality,
When is Ash Wednesday 2025? What to know about Lent and the Christian calendar
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a weekslong period for the faithful that comes ahead of one of the most joyous holidays for Christians.
Easter 2025: When is Ash Wednesday, Lent, Easter this year?
In 2025, Easter will be on April 20 this year. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, it is a “movable feast” that can happen between March 22 and April 25 on the Gregorian calendar. On the Julian calendar, used by the Eastern Orthodox Church, Easter can be between April 4 and May 8.
Opening Lent with Dixieland worship, drive-through Ash Wednesday
St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Aurora will open Lent with an annual Dixieland worship service, a Mardi Gras-style luncheon and Ash Wednesday services including a drive-through imposition of ashes.
When is Easter Sunday 2025? When is Ash Wednesday? Here's when first day of Lent starts
Ash Wednesday kicks off the Lenten season next week. Here's what days to look for, leading up up to Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
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What does Lent want from us?
The man with the bowl of ashes asked, "What do you want from Lent?" But maybe the real question is, "What does Lent want from ...
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First Lutheran begins 40 days of Lenten worship
First Lutheran Church at 1701 19th St. begins the season of Lent with Ash Wednesday services at noon and 7 p.m. Wednesday.
What is Ash Wednesday and when is it? Why do Christians wear ashes and give things up for Lent?
Ash Wednesday begins the Christian season of Lent. The 6-week period is a tectonic time of year leading up to Easter. What we ...
When is Ash Wednesday? When does Lent start? What to know
Here's everything you need to know about Ash Wednesday and Lent and more on what these religious practices are all about.