Ash Wednesday, mainly observed by Catholics, is Feb. 18, 2015, and thus begins a 40-day period of fasting before Easter. The tradition points back to when Jesus Christ fasted for 40 days, as written in the book of Matthew in the Holy Bible. Those
After an unsettled weekend and start to the week, high pressure will bring dry conditions to western Europe in time for Ash Wednesday.
Christ Church, Easton, will observe Ash Wednesday on Feb. 18 with two services and a special “Ash and Dash” option for those with long work days. Ash and.
After an unsettled weekend and start to the week, high pressure will bring dry conditions to western Europe in time for Ash Wednesday.
Welcome to #Ashtag Wednesday. Last year, we saw the rise of Ash Wednesday as a trending social media event instead of a solemn service. Clergy mugged for cameras in sacristies with ash on their foreheads. Parishioners shared selfies with the world.