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4 things to know about Ash Wednesday

  • Written by William Johnston, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, University of Dayton
4 things to know about Ash WednesdayUS Navy employees receive the sacramental ashes during an Ash Wednesday celebration.U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brian May

For Christians, the death and resurrection of Jesus is a pivotal event commemorated each year during a season of preparation called Lent and a season of celebration called Easter.

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