来自MSN10 个月
What is Ash Wednesday? Here’s what to know about the holy day marking the beginning of Lent
This year, Ash Wednesday falls on Feb. 14. Ash Wednesday places Catholics and other denominations of faith in the place of Jesus’ entry into the desert before His death. It is a symbolic turning ...
来自MSN10 个月
Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day fall on the same day this year. Here's what you need to know
Feb. 14 is a holiday heavyweight this year due to a calendar collision of events. Yes, it's Valentine's Day, the fixed annual celebration of love and friendship, marked by cute couples, eager ...
Newsday1 个月
Long Island Christians taking different approaches to overlap of Ash Wednesday, Valentine's Day
“These obligations should not be set aside” on Ash Wednesday, Dolan said ... But this year, the couple made no reservations for Feb. 14. They'll celebrate the day before.
BBC1 年
What is Lent?
Lent starts on Ash Wednesday. The last week of Lent is called Holy Week. In 2024 Lent begins on Wednesday 14 February and ends on Thursday 28 March. Lent is an old English word meaning 'lengthen'.