COLUMBIA — For many Christians around the world, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting and penance in preparation for the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection on Easter.
Marking the start of Lent
Wednesday, February 6, 2008 | 6:55 p.m. CST;
updated 8:08 p.m. CDT, Thursday, October 9, 2008
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