It was Holy ... Martin said. “It makes the entire Vigil so much sweeter if you’re sacrificing your entire Saturday for it.” Lawas agreed, saying, “It also keeps the focus of the day ...

In the year 112, a Roman governor in modern-day Turkey had his first encounter with members of a strange religious cult called “Christiani.” The governor had heard reports the cult followed an ...

Ash Wednesday is today, marking the start of Lent and the Christian Easter Season. The holy day, also known as the Day of Ashes, has roots all the way back to the Middle Ages. While most commonly ...

The holy day, one that commemorates Jesus Christ's agony on the cross, is one of several Christian celebrations that pay homage to the events leading up to the Crucifixion and Christ's miraculous ...

What's the meaning behind the last days of Holy Week, and what dietary restrictions does Good Friday have? Here's what to know. Lent is a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and reflection ...

Ahead of the holiday, many Christians will observe Lent, a 40-day period of self-reflection and sacrifice. The six-week period begins on Ash Wednesday and it comes to an end 40 days later on Holy ...

The days of significance during Holy Week are: In Christian tradition, Good Friday is a day of sorrow, fasting and repentance. As with every Friday during Lent, Catholics typically fast by ...