Lent Begins Today with Ash Wednesday - What Does the Bible Say?

Описание: Wednesday, February 18th, 2026, is Ash Wednesday, the first day of this year's Lent season. During Lent, many Christians observe spiritual practices like fasting, prayers, and other means to draw closer to God.

Millions of Christians observe Ash Wednesday by wearing ashes on their forehead in the shape of a cross. Regent University's Dean of The School of Divinity, Corné J. Bekker, D.Litt. et Phil., told CBN News the significance of ashes in scripture.

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