Ash Wednesday is the first day of the liturgical season of Lent that falls 6½ weeks before Easter each year. Members of the Catholic Church, ages 18 to 59, are required to observe Lent and fast ...

Here's what to know about Ash Wednesday 2025. Rev. Michael Chaney, Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, makes the sign of the cross on a worshipers forehead with ashes on Wednesday, February 14 ...

"It's pretty well recognized that (Ash Wednesday) is one of the days which — even people who aren't all that regular in church participation — some of them come to church on Wednesday as well ...

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 ...

With spring nearing, several religious celebrations are also on their way. Easter, Ash Wednesday which marks the start of Lenten season, Palm Sunday and Good Friday are all religious occasions ...

Lent 2025 starts on “Ash Wednesday,” which is March 5th. he date of Lent changes every year because it follows the church calendar, which is based on the moon's lunar cycle. Easter Sunday, which ...

Key days leading up to Easter include Fat Tuesday on March 4, Ash Wednesday on March 5, Palm Sunday on April 13, and Good Friday on April 18.

Valentine's Day might be top of mind for most people, but Mardi Gras is coming up, too. Here's what you need to know about celebrating the holiday.

Prior to Easter, many Christians and Catholics will observe Lent, a 40-day period of fasting and prayer that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends the day before Good Friday. Here's what to know about ...

In 2024, Lent and Easter came early. The start of the 2024 Lenten season, Ash Wednesday, actually fell on Valentine's Day Feb. 14, which is considerably early for the Christian religious holy day.