Kathara Deftera,” Greek for Clean Monday, commences the 40-day period of Great Lent, known as "Sarakosti" for the Greek Orthodox Church.

Next week, the Church steps into Lent — a six-week spiritual journey that gives us the opportunity to draw closer to God. That means we will be placing ashes on our foreheads in the shape of the cross ...

Some denominations observe Lent, a 40-day period of fasting before Easter. But, fasting does not mean eating absolutely nothing. Some people fast or give up a particular luxury or habit ...

In 2024, Ash Wednesday arrived early in the season, falling on Feb. 14, which is also Valentine's Day. This year, in 2025, ...

Between Epiphany and Mardi Gras, people all over the world eat King Cake. Whether simply because it tastes good or because ...

If you have an event you would like to have included, please email the information to Daily News Community Editor Max Milne at [email protected]. Monday, March 3 From 6-8 p.m., Blast from the Past ...

March is named for Mars, the Roman god of war, because spring was the time of year that military battles resumed after the winter. ◼️ Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday, is the ...

The Rev. Peggy Lo is the rector at St. Alban's Episcopal Church and serves on the board of the Episcopal Health Foundation ...

Get ready for a night of fun, food, and festivities as Pareidolia Brewing Company hosts its Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Celebration: Beads & Brews on ...

Fish fries are being held at various churches and organizations throughout the St. Louis area this year, offering a delicious ...

During Lent, the most common thing people abstain from is meat on Fridays. However, even that has some confusing specifics, ...

Hallow will be taking listeners on a journey to grow closer to Christ this Lent through “ Pray40: The Way .” Jonathahn Roumie, Mark Wahlberg, Chris Pratt, Father Mike Schmitz, Sister Miriam James ...