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2025 Date | 5 March 2025 |
2026 Date | 18 February 2026 |
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Ash Wednesday in Top X Posts (formerly Tweets) for Ash Wednesday -Updated
Ash Wednesday HistoryAsh Wednesday marks the start of Lent, a 40-day period of abstinence, self-denial, and prayer that culminates in Holy Week, culminating in Easter Sunday. The name reflects the practice of clergy marking parishioners' foreheads with ashes in the shape of a cross, a symbol of mortality and penance. The day focuses on two themes: recognition of our mortality and confession to God for sins, with the ultimate goal of spiritual reflection and growth. The observance of Ash Wednesday dates back to the 8th century and has significant relevance for Catholics and a growing number of Protestant churches across New Zealand. Ash Wednesday forms a critical part of the liturgical year, beginning the Lenten season. The ashes used during the services are typically made from the burnt palms from the previous year's Palm Sunday, serving as a reminder of the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. In New Zealand, Ash Wednesday is marked with church services held at various times throughout the day, accommodating those who wish to attend. Clergy imposes ashes on the foreheads of attendees with the words "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return." It is observed 46 days (40 days not counting Sundays) before Easter Sunday, which falls anywhere between March 22 and April 25. Facts about Ash Wednesday
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