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| Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent. It is often marked by a service of Ashing when the sign of the cross is made on the forehead using the burnt remains of the previous year's palm crosses as a symbol of humility, repentance and mortality.
Traditionally the priest wears purple vestments on this day.
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| To mark Ash Wednesday in 2007, (21st February)a service of Ashing and Holy Communion will take place at 7.30 pm in Farthingstone. |
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