Ash Wednesday fell on February 17 in 2010, marking the beginning of Lent in the Christian calendar. This day is observed by many denominations, including Catholics and some Protestant groups, as a time for reflection, repentance, and preparation for Easter. On Ash Wednesday, worshippers typically receive ashes on their foreheads in the shape of a cross, symbolizing mortality and the call to penance. The date of Ash Wednesday varies each year, as it is determined by the timing of Easter.
Ash Wednesday falls on February 17, 2010.
It was February 17.
Ash Wednesday, the beginning of lent is February 17.
When the question was asked "today" was 01:27am on Thursday 18 February 2010, so No.However, Wednesday 17 February 2010 was Ash Wednesday that year.
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010St. Patrick's Day was on March 17, 2010. In 2010 it was on a Wednesday.
February 17 2010 was a Wednesday.
March 17 2010 was a Wednesday.
November 17 2010 was a Wednesday.
February 17, 2010For followers of Western Christianity, Lent always begins on Ash Wednesday. In 2010, Ash Wednesday occurred on February 17. Therefore, Lent began on February 17 of that year.In the Orthodox church however, Lent began on February 15, 2010 of the Gregorian calendar. Orthodox Lent always begins on what is called 'Clean Monday.' This is a feast that occurs seven weeks before the Orthodox Easter Sunday.
March 17th was a Wednesday this year (2010).
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