While St. Valentine remains the patron saint of lovers, the feast day in his honor is no longer on the Catholic Church's calendar, and the origin of Valentine's Day traditions tod ...

This year, it’s a bit different – and a bit rare. A quick look at your calendar and you’ll see why: Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day fall on the same day this year. If you observe Ash ...

A mark of cross is made by ash on the foreheads of believers ... Such is the mood of the Valentine’s Day that is entering homestretch on February 14 which love birds cannot dare to miss.

Ash Wednesday is observed six and a half weeks or 46 days before Easter Sunday every year. While the date and day may change, the importance of remembering the days leading up to the crucifixion, the ...

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 ...

Here's what to know about Easter 2025 and when Fat Tuesday, Ash Wednesday and Lent happen this year. This year, Easter Sunday is observed on Sunday, April 20. Easter is the holiest day in the ...