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

On Ash Wednesday, many Christians observe the tradition of placing ashes in a cross on the forehead, which may be accompanied by the words “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return” or ...

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. The symbol of Ash Wednesday is usually a cross made of burned ashes traced across our forehead. ‘Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall ...

This is just the beginning of the 46 days until Easter Sunday. As the holy days fall on a different date each year, here are ...

On Ash Wednesday, you may encounter Christians ... When the priest applies the cross of ashes, he says to the worshiper: "“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” ...

On Ash Wednesday, many Catholics will receive ... As the ashes are placed on the forehead the priest will say, ‘Remember that you are dust and unto dust you shall return’ reminding humans ...