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On Ash Wednesday do they sometimes mark a cross on the right hand?

ashes are commonly placed on the head (traditional). it is commonly placed their for others to see that they themselves have recognized their own sin. to place ashes on the right hand would brake the traditional mark on the head


What is today's holiday?

Ash Wednesday.


When is ash Wednesday 2025?

Ash Wednesday 2025 will be on Wednesday, March 5.


Why the ash Wednesday celebrated on Wednesday?

Given it is called 'Ash Wednesday' it would be obvious to have the event on a Wednesday


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Ash Wednesday 1983 was on Wednesday, February 16.


What are facts about ash Wednesday?

ash wednesday is on the 22nd of february


Do baptists believe in ash Wednesday?

Yes they all believe in ash wednesday.


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.


Ashes on forehead or head?

Ashes are placed on the forehead in the sign of a cross on Ash Wednesday - it is the first day of Lent. The one who delivers the ashes tells the receiver: "Turn away from sin and be faithful to the gospel".


Is ash Wednesday in April?

Ash Wednesday is sometimes in February and sometimes in March. It is not on a specific date.


What are you marked with as you begin lent?

You are marked with an ash on Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday starts Lent.


What do we here on Ash Wednesday?

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