first day of lent

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Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of Lent. 1 2 It is a season of penance, reflection, and fasting which prepares us for Christ's Resurrection on Easter Sunday, through which we attain redemption. 3 Occurring six and a half weeks before Easter, Ash Wednesday falls between February 4 and March 11, depending on the date of Easter. 1

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Summary Ash Wednesday , in Western Christianity , the first day of Lent , occurring six and a half weeks before Easter (between February 4 and March 11, depending on the date of Easter).
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Summary Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of Lent. It is a season of penance, reflection, and fasting which prepares us for Christ's Resurrection on Easter Sunday, through which we attain redemption.
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