Ash Wednesday is a Holy Day that marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and repentance leading up to Easter. During Ash Wednesday services, clergy apply ashes to the foreheads of worshippers in the shape of a cross. This act symbolizes human mortality and the need for repentance.
Ash Wednesday is a solemn day of reflection that sets the tone for the Lenten season, encouraging believers to focus on spiritual renewal, self-discipline, and drawing closer to God.