Lent, when Christians fast or forego certain vices for more than six weeks before Easter, falls on February 22 this year. The Lenten period first emerged shortly after the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD ...

Some important facts to understand the meaning and importance of Lent, Ash Wednesday and Easter.

For non-Christians and some types of Christians, the coming season can be confusing. What is Lent? Do I have to give up chocolate, or drinking? Why do people have ashes on their foreheads? For 40 days ...

Lent is underway, and some of the traditions and rituals associated with the spiritual observance can be puzzling to some. Why fish on Fridays? Why might people give up caffeine, candy or other ...

Lent is one of the most important traditions observed by tens of millions of Christians every year across the globe in preparation for Easter Sunday. Officially, the season of reflection begins on Ash ...

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. — Amid burning candles and glowing icons, the Orthodox choir lifts up its voice during an evening service. As incense fills the air, about 50 parishioners bow, make the sign of ...