Lent: A Roman Catholic tradition and other Christian denominations
Lent, a 40-day period preceding Easter, is observed by various Christian denominations with fasting, prayer, and acts of charity. The Roman Catholic Church emphasizes fasting and abstinence, following prescribed practices like abstaining from meat on Fridays. In the Eastern Orthodox Church, Lent, known as the Great Lent or the Great Fast, is marked by rigorous […]
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