Ash Wednesday 2021 is today, February 17, 2020! It’s a day of fasting, the first day of Lent in Western Christianity. According to the Christian tradition, this day occurs 46 days before Easter and can fall as early as February 4 or as late as March 10.
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What is Ash Wednesday?
As the Ash Wednesday 2021 kicks off today, it makes way to the beginning of Lent. Ash Wednesday occurs before Easter and is the first day of Lent. Ash Wednesday dates may vary each year as it is dependent on the date of Easter.
Ash Wednesday is a holy practice done by the followers of Christianity. It’s a day of fasting, the first day of Lent in Western Christianity. On this day the people do fasting and the consumption of meat is strictly not allowed.
As a way to celebrate this day, Christians from all over the world visit the church to have a priest apply ashes to their foreheads. The cross-shaped mark of ash on the forehead is worn all day as a display of faith by the followers.
At iWanSabi, we are joining devoted Christians from around the world to celebrate this special day by sharing with you Ash Wednesday quotes, messages, wishes, images and status for Whatsapp and Facebook which you can read and also share with your loved ones and friends!
Ash Wednesday 2021 Quotes
From dust, you came and to dust you shall return. Turn to Christ and sin no more. Happy Wednesday Day of Ashes
Ash Wednesday is full of joy…The source of all sorrow is the illusion that of ourselves we are anything but dust.
Ash Wednesday a day that reminds us we’re not here forever and challenges us to live the very best every day.
On this Ash Wednesday let’s make our first sacrifice of turning over to The Lord every anxiety and fear.
Most gracious God we come praying on this Ash Wednesday as we remember our Lord Jesus’ trek toward Calvary. Thank you for such love, Amen.
Merciful and everliving God, Creator of heaven and earth, the crucified body of your Son was laid in the tomb and rested on this holy day. Grant that we may await with him the dawning of the third day and rise in newness of life, through Jesus Christ our Redeemer. Amen.
Ash Wednesday 2021: Wishes and Messages
On Ash Wednesday, let us remind ourselves that none of us is here forever and we are nothing but dust.
Let us celebrate the occasion of Ash Wednesday with our family and loved ones.
Learn to live beyond our illusions of life, Happy Ash Wednesday 2021
On the occasion of Ash Wednesday¸ let us turn over all the fears and anxieties to God. Warm wishes on Ash Wednesday 2021!
Let us live our lives to the fullest, wishing a very Happy Ash Wednesday to you.
We must celebrate the beginning of the Lenten season, Happy Ash Wednesday!
On the occasion of Ash Wednesday give time to the one who sacrifices himself for us. Happy Ash Wednesday.
Wishing a blessed Ash Wednesday to all my dear and near ones.
- On this Ash Wednesday let’s make our first sacrifice of turning over to The Lord every anxiety and fear.
- Ash Wednesday 2021, a day that reminds us we’re not here forever and challenges us to live the very best every day.
- Today is the start of Lenten season, time to give time to the one who made us and sacrificed Himself for us. Wednesday Day of Ashes today.