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In 2021, millions of Christians around the world will celebrate Ash Wednesday on February 17, 2021, to mark the start of the Lenten season. The practice of marking worshippers foreheads with ashes in the shape of a cross is one of Christianity s most visible rituals, but it s just one component of the holy day. Whether or not you observe it, here are some facts about Ash Wednesday worth knowing.
1. Not all Christians observe Ash Wednesday.
Ash Wednesday at St. Patrick s Cathedral in New York City in 2016.
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While Ash Wednesday is perhaps most closely associated with Catholicism, there are many Christian sects that recognize it, including Lutherans, Methodists, Episcopalians, Presbyterians, and some Baptists. There are also Christians that refrain from Ash Wednesday celebrations. Mormons, Evangelicals, and Pentecostal Christians are some of the denominations that don t take part in the holy day.