On Holy Wednesday, a day especially dedicated to its veneration, the friars of the Custody of the Holy Land prepare a special adornment with drapes and flowers for the column. March 27, 2024.

Ash Wednesday is today, marking the start of Lent and the Christian Easter Season. The holy day, also known as the Day of Ashes, has roots all the way back to the Middle Ages.

Holy Wednesday Holy Wednesday, also known as Spy Wednesday, falls on April 16. It marks "the plot by Judas," one of Jesus Christ's apostles, "to betray Jesus" by revealing his location to ...

The day after Holy Saturday is Easter Sunday. The days in between are Holy Monday, Holy Tuesday and Holy Wednesday (sometimes called Spy Wednesday or Good Wednesday).

In Jerusalem, the friars of the Custody of the Holy Land venerate the two stones that, according to Luke’s Gospel, were stained with Jesus’ blood during his passion.

Ash Wednesday is today, marking the start of Lent and the Christian Easter Season. The holy day, also known as the Day of Ashes, has roots all the way back to the Middle Ages. While most commonly ...

A Catholic faithful wears a face mask during the celebration of Ash Wednesday in Cali, Colombia, on February 17, 2021. Ash Wednesday marks the Christian period of Lent, prior to the Holy Week.