This year, Ash Wednesday is on Feb. 14 ... When the ashes are applied, the priest quotes a verse from the Book of Genesis - Genesis 3:19: "You are dust, and to dust you shall return" - to remind ...

Ash Wednesday begins the 40 days of Lent leading up to the Christian celebration of Easter. On Ash Wednesday, many Christians observe the tradition of placing ashes in a cross on the forehead, which ...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, an important time for Christians leading up to Easter. Here's what to know.

on Ash Wednesday. Photo taken on February 14, 2016. Catholics and other churches are beginning Lent period on Wednesday. [File, Standard] Today is like any other day to those who are deeply ...