Lutheran and Methodist who are marking the beginning of 42-day Lent period of preparation for their Easter celebration. It is a period which begins with Ash Wednesday, which is celebrated on March ...

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.

Various denominations observe Ash Wednesday during different dates leading up to Easter Sunday with unique traditions. Roman Catholics, Lutherans, Anglicans, Baptists and Methodists are the ...

The Christian observance of Ash Wednesday is just weeks away, falling on March 5 this year. The observance marks the start of lent, the season leading up to Easter; it's is one of five key periods ...

Ash Wednesday is observed by the following religious groups: Catholics, Lutherans, Moravians, Anglicans, Methodists, Nazarenes and some Reformed churches, such as some Congregational, Presbyterian ...

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

It may appear odd, but it is a mark people that practice Christianity receive at Mass on Ash Wednesday, one of the "most popular and important holy days" in the religion. It also marks the ...