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What is an Ash Wednesday?

What is an Ash Wednesday? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (Christianity) The first day of Lent, observed as a strict day of penitence in some traditions of Western Christianity, including Roman Catholicism.
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This Ash Wednesday text by Brian Wren invokes the Holy Spirit to help us through this time of penitence and self-examination.
Large congregations attended the services on Ash Wednesday in St. Brigids Parish Church.
I was also adamantly opposed to seeing the movie on opening day, Ash Wednesday.
Extra chairs had to be set up on Ash Wednesday, similar to Christmas and Easter.
On Ash Wednesday, Jesus' words send the message that believers can strive for things not of dust and ashes.
The annual Carnival celebration is held in the town of Castries right before Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday.

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