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No! absolutely not! you must wash yourself. cleanliness is next to godliness
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Does the Pope wear ashes on Ash Wednesday or has he ever done so?
yes. every catholic - pope included - wear ashes on Ash Wednesday. they are obliged to.
Is ash Wednesday before Lent?
Ash Wednesday is the day that kicks off the start of Lent.
Why is Ash Wednesday on Sunday in 2009 and not Wednesday?
Ash Wednesday is the first day of lent - a period of 40 days before Easter (not including Sundays). Easter is always on a Sunday, and therefore Ash Wednesday is always on a Wednesday. In 2009 Ash Wednesday is on Wednesday 25th February.
Is Ash Wednesday mandatory?
Yes Ash Wednesday is mandatory for Catholics. It is considered to be a Holy day of Obligation!
Can you wear white on Ash Wednesday?
yes. you can wear any color you want.
How do you explain Ash Wednesday to a child?
Ash Wednesday is a day where we get ashes put on our forehead to remind us of God and how much we love him. We wear them to show others the strength we have in our faith and to show others that God is always with us. Ash wednesday marks the beginning of Lent which means there are 40 days till Easter!
What day is ash Wednesday in 2013?
The 13th
What is the day does lent start on?
Ash Wednesday
What day precedes Ash Wednesday?
The day preceding Ash Wednesday is called Shrove Tuesday.
Is Ash Wednesday consider a feast time?
No ash Wednesday is not a day of feasting and merry making it is more of mourning and repenting.
How did they stop Ash Wednesday?
Ash Wednesday has not been stopped. It is the first day of Lent and is still observed throughout the world.
What day of the week was Ash Wednesday 1952?
It was Wednesday the 27th of February, 1952.
