As Easter is determined by the lunar cycles of the Jewish calendar, Lent changes dates each year, but its importance remains the same. What exactly is the significance of the Christian season ...

The first day of Lent falls on Ash Wednesday. Jon Balserak, senior lecturer in the Department of Religion and Theology at Bristol University in the U.K., said that the period—which originally ...

During Lent, Christians replicate the biblical account of Jesus withdrawing to the desert to pray and fast for the 40 days. Orthodox Christian clergy mark Palm Sunday on April 17 at the Church of ...

Lent is a 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving, held in preparation for the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. This year, Lent begins on March 5 and ends on April 17. Lent is 40 days ...