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PRONUNCIATION OF ASH WEDNESDAY

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ASH WEDNESDAY

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WHAT DOES ASH WEDNESDAY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday, a day of fasting, is the first day of Lent in Western Christianity. It therefore occurs 46 days before Easter and can fall as early as February 4 or as late as March 10. Ash Wednesday is observed by many Western Christian denominations, including Catholics, Lutherans, Methodists, Anglicans, and Presbyterians. According to the canonical gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, Jesus Christ spent 40 days fasting in the desert, where he endured temptation by Satan. Lent originated as a mirroring of this, fasting 40 days as preparation for Easter. Every Sunday was seen as a commemoration of the Sunday of Christ's resurrection and so as a feast day on which fasting was inappropriate. Accordingly, Christians fasted from Monday to Saturday during 6 weeks and from Wednesday to Saturday in the preceding week, thus making up the number of 40 days. Ash Wednesday derives its name from the practice of blessing ashes made from palm branches blessed on the previous year Palm Sunday, and placing them on the heads of participants to the accompaniment of the words "Repent, and believe in the Gospel" or "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return".

Definition of Ash Wednesday in the English dictionary

The definition of Ash Wednesday in the dictionary is the first day of Lent, named from the practice of Christians of placing ashes on their heads as a sign of penitence.

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WORDS THAT END LIKE ASH WEDNESDAY

Bloomsday
domesday
doomsday
Holy Thursday
Maundy Thursday
Shrove Tuesday
Spy Wednesday
Super Tuesday
Thursday
Tuesday
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Synonyms and antonyms of Ash Wednesday in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Ash Wednesday» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ASH WEDNESDAY

Find out the translation of Ash Wednesday to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
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Translator English - Chinese

复活节前第七个星期三
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

miércoles de Ceniza
570 millions of speakers

English

Ash Wednesday
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ऐश बुधवार
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

أَرْبَعَاءُ الرَّمَاد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Пепельная среда
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Quarta-feira de Cinzas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ছাই বুধবার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

mercredi des cendres
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Rabu Abu
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Aschermittwoch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

灰の水曜日
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

재의 수요일
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ash Wednesday
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Thứ Tư Lễ Tro
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சாம்பல் புதன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

राख बुधवार
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Paskalya öncesi perhizin ilk Çarşambası
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Mercoledì delle Ceneri
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Środa Popielcowa
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Попільна середа
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

prima miercuri din postul Paștelui
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Πρώτη Τετάρτη της Σαρακοστής
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Aswoensdag
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

askonsdag
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

askeonsdag
5 millions of speakers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ASH WEDNESDAY»

The term «Ash Wednesday» is regularly used and occupies the 73.585 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ASH WEDNESDAY»

Discover the use of Ash Wednesday in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Ash Wednesday and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Ash Wednesday
Jimmy Heartsock is so afraid of losing his love Christy, he is going AWOL from the army and chasing after her in order to propose marriage.
Ethan Hawke, 2004
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La Cena de Le Ceneri
Of his important writings, 'La Cena de le ceneri' was one of the first works in which Copernican theory had impact outside the sphere of the natural sciences.
Giordano Bruno, Edward A. Gosselin, Lawrence S. Lerner, 1977
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Ashes and Tears: Worship Resources for Ash Wednesday and ...
Liturgies and meditations are included. In most cases more than one worship alternative is provided. Use this volume to enrich your observance of the special season of Lent. Share its ideas with others on your worship planning team.
James Bloom, Michael L. Sherer, 1987
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Ash Wednesday
Scattered through the streets and homes of Merridale are glowing, transparent blue forms, frozen in their death agonies.
Chet Williamson, 1989
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Celebrating Christ's Victory: Ash Wednesday to Trinity
Covers the period from the beginning of Lent through Holy Week and Easter to Trinity, but also includes some comment on the Trinity to All Saints period.
Benjamin Gordon-Taylor, Simon Jones, 2009
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A Reader's Guide to T.S. Eliot: A Poem-by-poem Analysis
The Ariel Poems, named for the series in which they appeared, were published between 1927 and 1930; only "Marina" appeared after the publication of Ash- Wednesday. They all explore new experience, or extend an experience already ...
George Williamson, 1998
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Ash Wednesday to Easter for Choirs
Ranging widely from the sixteenth century to the present day, this is a complete and practical collection for church choirs of all sizes and levels of ability.
Lionel Dakers, John Scott, 2006
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Ashes to Fire Year B: Daily Reflections from Ash Wednesday ...
This 14-week devotional should be used for individuals or small groups from Ash Wednesday to Pentecost.
Merritt J. Nielson, 2011
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Celebrate Jesus! at Easter: Family Devotions for Ash ...
Bring the family together to focus on Jesus through Scripture readings, familiar songs and hymns, devotions, more.
Kimberly Ingalls Reese, 2002
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Ash Wednesday
With parishioners up in arms, Father Dowling has to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that a conviction is no proof of guilt in Ash Wednesday, the newest addition to Ralph McInerny’s acclaimed and beloved mystery series.
Ralph McInerny, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ASH WEDNESDAY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Ash Wednesday is used in the context of the following news items.
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Most of the busiest US airports have dedicated chapels
Ash Wednesday at Denver International Airport Deacon Jack Sutton prays with visitors in an Ash Wednesday service at the Interfaith Chapel at ... «Pew Research Center, Jul 15»
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If Your Baristas Can Show Off Their Tattoos, Will Your Employees Be …
... longer hair allowed for women), and allow religious accommodations (think: head scarves, ashes on Ash Wednesday, Jewish side curls). «Mondaq News Alerts, Jul 15»
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Forming a more perfect union: Editorial Board Roundtable
To paraphrase the Ash Wednesday exhortation, we need to repent and return to the Constitution. We have strayed long and far. Thomas ... «cleveland.com, Jul 15»
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St. Catherine of Alexandria youth group volunteers in North Carolina
The mission trip was made possible by various parish donations and fundraisers: the Ash Wednesday collection, Mother's Day/Fish Fry Friday ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
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We're Catholics. Everything's Connected.
I heard about this Methodist minister who had decided to make his church more liturgical so on Ash Wednesday he got some ashes from the ... «Patheos, Jul 15»
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ND Rep. Kiefert Defends Facebook Post On Same-Sex Marriage
Kiefert is the same lawmaker who objected to having a Muslim lead prayers at the Capitol on Ash Wednesday. The chairman of the state's ... «KVRR, Jul 15»
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ND legislator says landmark gay marriage ruling a victory for …
Kiefert was among the Republicans who objected to a Muslim leading prayers at the Capitol on Ash Wednesday this year. Recommended for ... «INFORUM, Jun 15»
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Updated: No punishment for Ash Wednesday incident
CHAMPAIGN — The choir teacher involved in the Ash Wednesday incident at Centennial High School last month will not be reprimanded for ... «Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette, Mar 15»
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The Priest Who Was Robbed on Ash Wednesday
The priest said, “Well, I am a Catholic and it is Ash Wednesday so I am bringing some blessed ashes to someone who is sick.” The young man ... «Patheos, Feb 15»
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Ash Wednesday Mass
A crowd gathered Wednesday at noon for the Ash Wednesday mass inside The Cathedral of St. Peter in Belleville. Ash Wednesday is the Christian holy day ... «Belleville News Democrat, Feb 15»

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