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Ash Wednesday 2023 Calendar. Ash wednesday is no public holiday in 2023 in united states. Ash wednesday is mainly a catholic observance in which ashes are marked on the forehead of parishioners in the shape of a cross. Also known as day of ashes, catholics and christians celebrate this day by focusing on prayer and penance.
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The ashes are meant as a reminder of our mortality and sinfulness.
Ash Wednesday In 2022/2023 - When, Where, Why, How Is Celebrated?
Navy photo by mass communication specialist 3rd class brian may ash wednesday is the first day of lent in the western christian calendar. Lent is a christian annual period that starts on ash wednesday lasting for 40 days (not including sundays) representing the 40 days jesus spent fasting in the wilderness. Sundays are excluded as they are considered a celebratory day that represents the resurrection of jesus and the sabbath day of rest. The ashes are meant as a reminder of our mortality and sinfulness.
