Lectionary Calendar
Friday, December 27th, 2024
the Second Day after Christmas
Attention!
Take your personal ministry to the Next Level by helping StudyLight build churches and supporting pastors in Uganda.
Click here to join the effort!

Bible Dictionaries
Wednesday, Ash

1910 New Catholic Dictionary

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Wedding Guests, Bridegroom and the
Next Entry
Wednesday, Spy
Resource Toolbox
Additional Links

The first day of Lent, so called from the custom of marking the foreheads of the faithful with blessed ashes. Its date depends upon that of Easter.

Bibliography Information
Entry for 'Wednesday, Ash'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ncd/​w/wednesday-ash.html. 1910.
 
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile