For many Christians, Ash Wednesday signals the beginning of Lent, a six-week period of repentance and self-denial meant to remind the faithful of Jesus’ 40 days of fasting in the desert.

Ash Wednesday always falls six and a half weeks before Easter. Because it's dependent on the date Easter falls on, it can occur as early as Feb. 4 or as late as March 10.

In 2024, Ash Wednesday arrived early in the season, falling on Feb. 14, which is also Valentine's Day. This year, in 2025, Ash Wednesday is recognized nearly a month later on Wednesday, March 5.

Ash Wednesday is Wednesday, March 5. It is the first day of Lent, a 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving. On Ash Wednesday, priests place ash crosses on worshipers' foreheads to indicate ...

Ash Wednesday is today, marking the start of Lent and the Christian Easter Season. The holy day, also known as the Day of Ashes, has roots all the way back to the Middle Ages. While most commonly ...

SOUTHBURY, CT — Lent, the 40-day period of fasting, reflection, and penance for Christians leading up to Easter Sunday, ...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, an important time for Christians leading up to Easter. Here's what to know. News Sports Life First State Favorites Advertise Obituaries eNewspaper Legals.

Ash Wednesday is a day of repentance, marked by ashes being placed on a worshiper's forehead in the shape of a cross by a priest, pastor or minister during church services. Ashes are a symbol of ...

Ash Wednesday falls on March 5 this year, marking the start of Lent. Here's why some people wear ashes on their foreheads during the day. Local News Sports Opinion NKY Things To Do Advertise ...