Easter period is all about, we have the answers. Here's what Lent is, why it's so important and when it will be observed in ...

An excerpt on generosity and solidarity from “Hunger for Righteousness: A Lenten Journey Towards Intimacy with God and Loving our Neighbor.” ...

Over two thousand years, the church has developed some excellent traditions to help us benefit from this time. Here are the top four.

He added that the acts of self-denial during Lent are a tangible remembrance of Christ's sacrifice. The Very Rev. Nicholas Halkias, pastor of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, said Lent is based ...

Yes. According to christianity.com, Catholic, Orthodox and many Protestant believers observe Ash Wednesday. But not all Protestant believers. “The path of Lent — prayer, fasting, and ...

Eastern Orthodox churches observe Lent or Great Lent. Lent for Eastern Orthodox churches begins on Monday (called Clean Monday), but Ash Wednesday is not observed. Ash Wednesday places the ...

Lent is a 40-day period of prayer and fasting leading up to Easter Sunday, which ends on the Thursday before Easter. This year, Easter coincides with Eastern Orthodox Easter, both occurring on ...

Easter Sunday will be celebrated on April 20th in 2025 for both Catholic and Orthodox Christians. Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, falls on March 5th and is a day of fasting and reflection.