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Christians observe Lent by praying and meditating
Hall County churches to mark beginning of season on Ash Wednesday
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Gainesville First United Methodist Church pastor Kathy Lamon performs the imposition of the ashes on parishioners during Ash Wednesday service last year in the church’s chapel. Ash Wednesday will be Feb. 18.
When more than 2 billion Christians around the world begin observing Lent next week, they will do so in a variety of ways. Ash Wednesday, which falls on Feb. 18 this year, will mark the beginning of the Lenten season, which consists of the 40 days leading up to Easter. Traditionally, Lent is seen as a time of reflection in the Christian community.