Ash Wednesday marks beginning of Lent

Published On: Feb 22 2012 09:31:22 AM EST  Updated On: Feb 22 2012 11:27:51 AM EST

Ash Wednesday

Many Christians are observing the start of a season of reflection, fasting and prayer.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period leading up to Easter Sunday.

Some Christians have ashes placed on their foreheads in the sign of a cross.

They include Roman Catholics, Episcopalians, Lutherans, Methodists and Presbyterians.

The ashes are considered a sign of repentance.

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