The ashes symbolize the dust from which God made us. The practice includes the wearing of ashes on the head. Ash Wednesday opens Lent, a season of fasting and prayer.Īsh Wednesday takes place 46 days before Easter Sunday, and is chiefly observed by Catholics, although many other Christians observe it too.Īsh Wednesday comes from the ancient Jewish tradition of penance and fasting.
Ash Wednesday - February 22nd, 2023 The first day of LentĪsh Wednesday is one of the most popular and important holy days in the liturgical calendar.
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