What is Ash Wednesday? Exploring religious traditions, significance in preparation for Lent
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Join the Lenten journey with millions of Christians worldwide as Ash Wednesday starts a season of spiritual reflection, communal fasting, and prayer.
Ash Wednesday occurs approximately six weeks before Easter Sunday — the resurrection of the Christian savior and begotten son of God, Jesus Christ. The overall purpose of Ash Wednesday is to honor the 40 days Christ spent in the desert by fasting and practicing self-control.
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