Lent begins with Ash Wednesday By Austin Nelson Feb 13, 2013 Feb 13, 2013 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email | Austin Nelson Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Rev. Rob Iler, rector of St. James Episcopal Church, performs the Imposition of the Ashes Wednesday in celebration of the first day of Lent.In certain denominations of Christianity, Lent is an invitation to 40 days of renewal. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kAm%96D6 c_ 52JD D6CG6 2D 2 E:>6 7@C r9C:DE:2?D E@ AC6A2C6 E@ E2<6 :? E96 v@@5 }6HD @7 t2DE6C E9@F89 AC2J6C[ 72DE:?8[ C67=64E:@? 2?5 2=>D8:G:?8]k^Am Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tags Ash Wednesday Christian Events March Observances February Observances April Observances Liturgical Calendar Christian Asceticism Christian Festivals Religious Holidays Time In Religion Christianity Religious Practices Holidays And Observances Food And Drink In Christianity Asceticism Observances Fasting Food And Drink In Religion Christian Festivals And Holy Days Spring Holidays (northern Hemisphere) Autumn Holidays (southern Hemisphere) Religious Fasting Christian Worship And Liturgy Liturgical Seasons Christian Practices Lent Christian Fasting Holidays Based On The Date Of Easter Wednesday Observances Traditions Christian Denominational Families Abrahamic Religions Comparative Religion Religion Recommended for you Outlook e-Edition Alex City Outlook Alex City Outlook Most Popular BREAKING NEWS: 2 county men arrested for Monday shooting Victims identified in double homicide, reward offered 2 left dead in Monday shooting CoPACE asks to retire Stephens name Plea deal accepted in Dadeville shooting case Local Weather Currently in Alexander City 71° Sunny77° / 45° 7 PM 71° 8 PM 65° 9 PM 62° 10 PM 59° 11 PM 58°