Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, an important time for Catholics and Christians leading up to Easter.

Some St. Louis area churches are offering drive-thru ash services throughout the day on Wednesday. Clergy members will be on hand to offer a short prayer and ashes at multiple locations in the area.

RELIGION What is Ash Wednesday? Exploring religious traditions, significance in preparation for Lent Roman Catholics annually mark Ash Wednesday each year by applying ashes to their foreheads ...

What are the ashes from Ash Wednesday? Ash Wednesday – officially known as the Day of Ashes — is a day of repentance, when Christians confess their sins and profess their devotion to God.

Photos: Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent for Christians As Lent begins, Chicagoans participate in the solemn ritual of receiving ashes on their foreheads.

The observance of Ash Wednesday dates to the 11th century, according to the Vatican, but the tradition of marking one's forehead with ashes is rooted in the ancient Hebrew custom of "clothing ...

Ash Buyers While many parishes use Ash Wednesday as an opportunity to use up last year’s palms, the Church also allows for the buying of ashes from religious-goods suppliers.

What is Ash Wednesday? Ash Wednesday — also known as the Day of Ashes — is a day of repentance observed by most Christian denominations that begins the Lentinan season leading up to Easter.

Ash Wednesday is a holy day of reflection and repentance in the Christian faith. Believers observe the day by fasting and receiving ashes in the shape of a cross on their forehead. Ash Wednesday ...

What are the ashes from Ash Wednesday? Ash Wednesday – officially known as the Day of Ashes — is a day of repentance, when Christians confess their sins and profess their devotion to God.

What are the ashes from Ash Wednesday? Ash Wednesday – officially known as the Day of Ashes — is a day of repentance, when Christians confess their sins and profess their devotion to God.