How does Greek Orthodox Lent work?
The Greek Orthodox purpose of Lent is the preparation of the believer — through prayer, penitence, almsgiving and self-denial — for the annual commemoration during Holy Week of the Death and Resurrection of Jesus. ChaCha!
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Why can't Catholics say hallelujah during lent?
I'm sorry. I could not find why Catholics could not say Halle...
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When does lent begin in the year 2012?
In 2012 Ash Wednesday falls on February 22. Washington's birt...
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What does the color purple represent in lent?
In Lent, the color purple symbolizes pain, suffering, and the...
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Do catholics fast on friday 'S during lent?
Yes, Ash Wednesday and every Friday of Lent are fast days for...
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Are you supposed to fast on Friday during Lent?
Lent is a forty-day period before Easter. It begins on Ash We...
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What does the color purple represent in lent?
In Lent, the color purple symbolizes pain, suffering, and the...
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In the Christian tradition, Lent is a 40-day period (time dep...
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When does lent begin in the year 2012?
In 2012 Ash Wednesday falls on February 22. Washington's birt...
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Why can't Catholics say hallelujah during lent?
I'm sorry. I could not find why Catholics could not say Halle...
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Lent 2011 begins on Ash Wednesday, March 9, 2011. For Eastern...
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When does lent begin in the year 2012?
In 2012 Ash Wednesday falls on February 22. Washington's birt...
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Do catholics fast on friday 'S during lent?
Yes, Ash Wednesday and every Friday of Lent are fast days for...
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What is the history behind lent?
Lent becomes more regularized after the legalization of Chris...
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Can you eat alligator during lent?
Some priests consider it meat, not seafood, so it's probably ...
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When does Lent 2011 start and end?
Lent in 2011 started on Wednesday, the 9th of March and will ...
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What does the color purple represent in lent?
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What are some Lent activities?
Some activities for Lent are: Lenten Poster - make a poster f...
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If your fasting can you drink water on Lent?
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Why don't Catholics eat meat on Friday's in Lent?
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About Lent
Lent is a period in the Christian calendar leading up to Holy Week, which culminates in Easter. Lent is traditionally a time when fasting occurred in past times. Today many people 'give up' something for Lent in order to be in a more reflective mood.
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