During the observance, ashes are placed on the worshiper's forehead in the shape of a cross. Learn more about Ash Wednesday and its practices.
During the observance, ashes are placed on the worshiper's forehead, usually in the shape of a cross. The display of ashes reveals the recipient's belief in Jesus Christ and shows grief and mourning for a person's sins. Christians believe that Jesus died for their sins and was resurrected from death three days later.Ash Wednesday always occurs six and a half weeks before Easter,used during the prior year's Palm Sunday, the Sunday before Easter. Religious stores also sell ashes.
before the expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden. The person administering ashes also may say, “Repent and believe in the Gospel.”Can Catholics eat meat on Ash Wednesday?In addition, Catholics are expected to fast on Ash Wednesday, which means they should eat only one full meal, or two smaller meals that don't add up to a whole meal. Children and elderly people are exempt.
Columbus Dispatch reporter Danae King and Indianapolis Star digital producer Dwight Powell contributed to this story.
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