The tradition in the Catholic Church is that a nine-day mourning period is held after the pope dies, but the church is still celebrating the Octave of Easter. The Bishop of the Diocese of Dallas ...

On Wednesday, people who practice Christianity, mostly Catholicism, take part in a mass that marks the countdown toward Easter, Ash Wednesday. The Christian-based holy day is one of the "most ...

Some Christian churches, such as Catholic and Orthodox churches, also celebrate the Octave of Easter ... period of fasting between Ash Wednesday and Easter – meat was given up, as well ...

Some Christian churches, such as Catholic and Orthodox churches, also celebrate the Octave of Easter ... period of fasting between Ash Wednesday and Easter – meat was given up, as well ...

Add to the Easter ham and scalloped potatoes a new tradition of cooking your family’s favorite meals throughout the octave, letting your kids help plan the menu and delighting in the joy of ...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the 40-day period in which Christians worldwide observe a period of reflection, prayer and penance. Lent ends with Holy Week and Easter Sunday, an important ...

but the Easter season kicks off in less than a month with the arrival of Ash Wednesday. Last year, Ash Wednesday 2024 fell on Valentine’s Day, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. This year, Ash Wednesday ...

Eastern Orthodox Christians follow the earlier Julian calendar in dating religious events, hence their different date for Easter. Ash Wednesday is traditionally a day of prayer and fasting (and ...