In Holy Week, the days just before Easter ... in the church – except stained glass windows and the Stations of the Cross. In some places, the images are removed altogether.

Each year in early spring, Christians across the globe celebrate their faith on Easter. Easter commemorates the resurrection ...

Believers observe the day by fasting and receiving ashes in the shape of a cross on their forehead ... Easter which marks the beginning of Holy Week. The ashes are consecrated with holy water ...

The timing of Lent varies from year to year and is tied to the spring equinox. Here are 2025's key dates, including Easter.