“Christian religious observance in the liturgical year commemorating the 40 days Jesus Christ spent fasting in the desert and enduring temptation by Satan, according to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, before beginning his public ministry.” Wikipedia
Lent in 2024? Here’s Everything You Need to Know When It Starts and Ends
Wed, Feb 14, 2024 – Thu, Mar 28, 2024
“Each year, as we approach Easter Sunday, Christians first recognize the season of Lent. But even if you’ve spent years attending church services and studying the teachings of the Bible, you may not know some basics about Lent. After all, the dates change every year, so logical questions to ask are “When does Lent begin?” and “When does Lent end?” In 2023, the holy time leading up to Easter will occur from Wednesday, February 22, to Saturday, April 8, 2023.”
How long is Lent?
“The holiday is 40 days long, not including Sundays. (So, technically, it’s 46 days long.) Why is it 40 days, you might wonder?”
” The United Methodist Church states, “It is a time of preparation and focus, reminiscent of Jesus’ time in the wilderness before he started his public ministry.”
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