Wednesday, March 5, marks the beginning of Lent, a season observed by Christians around the world. This time has traditionally been kept by Roman Catholics, Orthodox, Anglicans, and some others. But ...

What is Lent and why is it celebrated? Lent is a 40-day season that precedes Easter in many Christian denominations. The 40-day timeframe is based on the period Jesus spent in the desert fasting while ...

The Christian season of Lent is well underway, after beginning last month. Christians worldwide should have become comfortable with the sacrifices they have chosen to observe during this period. Lent ...

Christians across Akron and Northeast Ohio will soon begin observing Lent – a 40-day season of prayer, fasting and charity leading up to Easter. One of the most significant periods on the Christian ...

Lent is one of the most important traditions observed by tens of millions of Christians every year across the globe in preparation for Easter Sunday. Officially, the season of reflection begins on Ash ...

Ash Wednesday (18th February) marks the start of Lent, but if you're planning on giving something up for the next 40 days, you might be making one big mistake. Lent is a Christian holiday which runs ...