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Ash Wednesday Services in Portsmouth

Wed., Feb. 13, is Ash Wednesday this year.

Ash Wednesday services will take place at the Immaculate Conception Church of the Corpus Christi Parish in Portsmouth today.

The tradition, which begins the season of Lent for Christians, dates back to Biblical times. The faithful are marked with black ashes on their foreheads, which symbolizes human mortality and repentance to God.

Ash Wednesday services in Portsmouth this year are scheduled for:

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  • Immaculate Conception Church: Ash Wednesday services will be held Wednesday at 12 noon and 7 p.m.

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