ASH WEDNESDAY (The Beginning of Lent)
The mark of ashes, a symbol of repentance, is given to
Christians to indicate the start of the penitential season of Lent.
Ashes are etched in the sign of the cross on the foreheads of
Catholic around the world on Ash Wednesday, symbolizing the
beginning of the 40 days of fasting and penance in preparation
for Easter.
The mark of ashes, a symbol of repentance, is given to
Christians to indicate the start of the penitential season of Lent.
Ashes are etched in the sign of the cross on the foreheads of
Catholic around the world on Ash Wednesday, symbolizing the
beginning of the 40 days of fasting and penance in preparation
for Easter.