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

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

Here's what to know about Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent: Father Peter Gideon applies an ashen cross to the forehead of Alma Stocklin during the Ash Wednesday service at Saint Mark's ...

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 ...

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.

Holy Saturday marks the end of the Lenten season on April 19, it is a time to mourn the death of Jesus and to prepare for his ...

Easter is a significant day on the Christian calendar. Billions of Christians look forward to Easter Sunday each year, and that anticipation is amplified by Lent.

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Easter day, which marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ, will be celebrated on April 20, 2025. Key days leading up to Easter ...

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As spring moves into sight, the Christian Easter season is getting closer, and that starts with Ash Wednesday. However, this year's Easter season starts much later than usual. While Ash Wednesday ...