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 ...

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 day is also recognised by names including Holy Thursday, Covenant Thursday, Great and Holy Thursday and Thursday of Mysteries. It is followed by Good Friday (18 April), Holy Saturday (8 April ...

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 ...