The day marks the start of Lent as devout Christians begin to take part in a spiritual cleansing as we head towards Easter.What is Ash Wednesday? Held the day after Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Day or Mardi Gras , Ash Wednesday is considered a day to cleanse the soul before Lent begins.Palm crosses from the last Palm Sunday are burned and the ash is used to mark parishioners.What are the mass times on Ash Wednesday? Thousands of churches across Ireland will take mass today.
When does Lent begin in Ireland in 2019? For Western churches Lent begins every year on Ash Wednesday, the day after Shrove Tuesday.This year it begins on March 6.What is Shrove Tuesday? This year Shrove Tuesday - which is commonly known as Pancake Day - takes place on March 5.The day gets its name from the tradition of Christians trying to be 'shriven' before Lent.
What is Lent? Lent takes place every year in the 40 days leading up to Easter, and is treated as a period of reflection and a time for fasting from food and festivities. What days are excluded from Lent? Lent lasts 46 days, but Sundays are not included in the overall count.
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