Ash Wednesday marks the start of the 40-day season of Lent in the church calendar and Connection Christian Church marked the occasion by offering Ashes to Go for the tenth consecutive year. Ashes to ...

An extremely rare cycle of paintings depicting a raucous ritual involving the god of wine has been unearthed in Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried by volcanic ash and lava in A.D. 79 ...

The ashes signify repentance for one's sins and a renewed commitment to God. For many Christians, Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting, as well as abstaining from eating meat. Last year, Lent began ...

Parishioners are also often encouraged to repent their sins, go to confession and devote themselves to God. Ash Wednesday occurs six-and-a-half weeks before Easter. Ash Wednesday guidelines vary ...

"EXCEPTIONAL" frescos of the Greek god of wine that reveal mystery cult rituals have been unearthed from ancient volcanic ash in Pompeii. Covering three sides of a magnificent banquet hall ...

The practice reminds Christians of human mortality and the importance of reconciling with God. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, which is March 5, 2025. Lent runs through April 17. “Lent ...