Occurring
for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
Address
St. Stephens Church, Stephen Street, Off Bolton Road.
Bury, BL8 2PU, United Kingdom
In 2023, like in every year, Ash Wednesday is the first day of the liturgical season of Lent. It always falls six and half weeks before Easter, beginning the Lenten season of preparation for Christ’s Resurrection on Easter Sunday.
Ash Wednesday dates back to the 11th century. Yet, the tradition of receiving ashes has even earlier roots — to the ancient Hebrew custom of clothing oneself in sackcloth and dusting oneself with ashes as a sign of penance.
I have sewed sackcloth upon my skin,
and have laid my strength in the dust.
Job 16:15
Ash Wednesday dates back to the 11th century. Yet, the tradition of receiving ashes has even earlier roots — to the ancient Hebrew custom of clothing oneself in sackcloth and dusting oneself with ashes as a sign of penance.
I have sewed sackcloth upon my skin,
and have laid my strength in the dust.
Job 16:15
Ash Wednesday Service
22 Feb 2023, 7:30 p.m. for 1 hour, 15 mins
Ash Wednesday Service
22 Feb 2023, 7:30 p.m. for 1 hour, 15 mins