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Ash Wednesday is a beautiful liturgy of the Church and contains a great amount of symbolism.
One of the most interesting liturgies of the liturgical year is Ash Wednesday, where Catholics around the world receive ashes on their foreheads.
Here are five things to know about Ash Wednesday.
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The primary reason why Ash Wednesday is not a holy day of obligation is because it is a day of fasting, as opposed to a day of feasting.
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One of the most interesting liturgies of the liturgical year is Ash Wednesday, where Catholics around the world receive ashes on their foreheads.
Here are five things to know about Ash Wednesday.
1
ASH WEDNESDAY IS NOT A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
The primary reason why Ash Wednesday is not a holy day of obligation is because it is a day of fasting, as opposed to a day of feasting.2
ASHES REMIND US OF OUR Mortality
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5 Things to know about Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday is a beautiful liturgy of the Church and contains a great amount of symbolism. It is a fascinating liturgy that captivates many who attend it.
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