The holiday's date is determined by the spring equinox and full moon cycle. On the Gregorian calendar (the one we use), ...

Soon millions of Christians will be taking 40 days to contemplate the last days of Jesus Christ before the celebration of Easter. Here's what to know.

Lent starts Wednesday, March 5, and runs through April 17, 2025. In the Christian church, Lent is a period of spiritual ...

Ashes are a symbol of penance. Marking the first day of the Lenten season, Ash Wednesday is also a day of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. This year, Lent begins on Wednesday, March 5 and ends on ...

York Minster has today announced its programme of services, events and activities to mark Lent, Holy Week and Easter 2025.

Easter 2025 season will start soon with Ash Wednesday kicking off Lent. Here are all the dates to look for including Good ...

Ashes are a symbol of penance. Not every Christian religion ... It lasts six weeks before Easter. Lent is the religious period of fasting and repentance for Christians. People who observe Lent ...

Ashes are a symbol of penance. Marking the first day ... It lasts six weeks before Easter. Lent is the religious period of fasting and repentance for Christians. During this time of penance ...

This year, the spring equinox falls on Thursday, March 20. Easter is Sunday, April 20. That's 69 days from Monday, Feb. 10. Lent, a 40-day period of prayer and fasting in Christian religions ...