This week kicks off the period leading up to the Christian Easter celebrations. But while Easter is typically associated with ...

Kathara Deftera,” Greek for Clean Monday, commences the 40-day period of Great Lent, known as "Sarakosti" for the Greek Orthodox Church.

Next week, the Church steps into Lent — a six-week spiritual journey that gives us the opportunity to draw closer to God. That means we will be placing ashes on our foreheads in the shape of the cross ...

Some denominations observe Lent, a 40-day period of fasting before Easter. But, fasting does not mean eating absolutely nothing. Some people fast or give up a particular luxury or habit ...

In 2024, Ash Wednesday arrived early in the season, falling on Feb. 14, which is also Valentine's Day. This year, in 2025, ...

From panko-crusted Alaskan pollock to golden-battered walleye, these seasonal fish sandwiches are sure to please observers of Lent and seafood lovers alike.

Between Epiphany and Mardi Gras, people all over the world eat King Cake. Whether simply because it tastes good or because ...

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Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula will preside over the Ash Wednesday mass at the Manila Cathedral on March 5, ...

March is named for Mars, the Roman god of war, because spring was the time of year that military battles resumed after the winter. ◼️ Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday, is the ...

The Rev. Peggy Lo is the rector at St. Alban's Episcopal Church and serves on the board of the Episcopal Health Foundation ...

Lent season circular from Major Archbishop Andres Thazhath faces resistance from rebel group and supporters for opposing reasons.