Ash Wednesday falls on March 5 this year, marking the start of Lent. Here's why some people wear ashes on their foreheads during the day.

Many worshipers will receive the marking of the cross in ash on their foreheads on Wednesday, meant to show that a person belongs to Jesus Christ.

Ash Wednesday is one of the most solemn of Christian dates ... “The story from the book of Genesis tells us that Adam — the word means dust or dirt — Adam was born of the dust. So, to dust we shall ...

and to dust you shall return.” The ashes signify repentance for one's sins and a renewed commitment to God. For many Christians, Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting, as well as abstaining from ...

Ash Wednesday is one of the most solemn of Christian ... “The story from the book of Genesis tells us that Adam — the word means dust or dirt — Adam was born of the dust.

During Ash Wednesday services, priests and ministers apply ashes to worshippers foreheads in the shape of a cross while saying, “Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” ...

Ash Wednesday falls on March 5 this year ... "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return." The ashes represent penance, someone acknowledging and showing remorse for their sins.

Ash Wednesday is March 5 ... "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” He also may say “Repent and believe in the Gospel.” A worshiper is not required to wear the ...