I would like to know why the 1st day of Lent is called "Ash Wednesday." Who came up with the idea of smearing ashes on foreheads? When? Why? Find no directives in the Bible. Reply
I would like to know why the 1st day of Lent is called "Ash Wednesday." Who came up with the idea of smearing ashes on foreheads? When? Why? Find no directives in the Bible.