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   Can you fast on Ash Wednesday?

   • The Episcopal Church prescribes no rules concerning fasting on Ash Wednesday, which is carried out according to members' wishes; however, it recommends a measure of fasting and abstinence as a suitable means of marking the day with proper devotion.

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   Why do people wear ashes on Ash Wednesday?

   • Ash Wednesday comes from the ancient Jewish tradition of penance and fasting. The practice includes the wearing of ashes on the head. The ashes symbolize the dust from which God made us. As the priest applies the ashes to a person's forehead, he speaks the words: "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return."

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   Is it inappropriate to eat on Ash Wednesday?

   • It is important to remember that Ash Wednesday is a day of penitential prayer and fasting. Some faithful take the rest of the day off work and remain home. It is generally inappropriate to dine out, to shop, or to go about in public after receiving the ashes. Feasting is highly inappropriate.

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   How many days before Easter is Ash Wednesday?

   • Ash Wednesday is always 46 days before Easter. Easter is determined as the Sunday following the first full moon that happens on or after the March equinox (which is always 21 March). Lent is 40 days long, not including Sundays. According to the calendar, that means the season is 46 days long overall.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ash_WednesdayAsh Wednesday - Wikipedia

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   Ash Wednesday is exactly 46 days before Easter Sunday, a moveable feast based on the cycles of the moon. The earliest date Ash Wednesday can occur is 4 February (which is only possible during a common year with Easter Sunday on 22 March), which happened in 1598, 1693, 1761, and 1818 and will next occur in 2285.

4. www.britannica.com › topic › Ash-Wednesday-ChristianAsh Wednesday | Christianity, Definition, History, Meaning ...

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   May 10, 2024 · Ash Wednesday is a solemn reminder of human mortality and the need for reconciliation with God and marks the beginning of the penitential Lenten season. It is commonly observed with the distribution of ashes and with fasting. Eastern Orthodox churches begin Lent on Clean Monday and therefore do not observe Ash Wednesday.

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6. www.nationalgeographic.com › history › articleWhat is Ash Wednesday? - National Geographic

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   Feb 21, 2023 · Ash Wednesday is a Christian holiday that marks the start of Lent, a 40-day period of penance and reflection leading up to Easter. Learn about the history, significance and customs of the ash cross, fasting and Palm Sunday.

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7. www.christianity.com › wiki › holidaysWhat is Ash Wednesday? 2024 Guide to Meaning & Importance

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   May 7, 2024 · Ash Wednesday is a Christian holy day that marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day season of repentance, fasting, and reflection. Learn about the origin, significance, and traditions of Ash Wednesday, and how to observe it with prayer, confession, and ashes.

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   Feb 14, 2024 · Lent is a 40 day season of preparation for Easter that begins on Ash Wednesday. Learn about the traditions, practices, and resources of Lent, such as fasting, almsgiving, and the Stations of the Cross.

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   Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, a season of fasting and prayer for Catholics and other Christians. It involves the wearing of ashes on the forehead as a sign of penance and humility, and a reminder of God's mercy and grace.

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    Jan 12, 2019 · Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, a season of fasting and repentance for Western Christians. It marks the day when ashes are placed on the foreheads of believers as a sign of death and sin.