GALLERY: Parishioners observe Ash Wednesday
JACKSON, Tenn. — With Mardi Gras celebrations over, millions around the world are observing Ash Wednesday, including in West Tennessee.
Parishioners at St. Mary’s Catholic Church attended a special Ash Wednesday service to receive ashes.
For participants, placing ashes on the forehead is considered a sign of repentance.
The day also marks the first day of Lent, which occurs 40 days before Easter.
The season of lent is often observed through fasting and prayer.
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