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Aschermittwoch 2026 \u2013 Beginn der Fastenzeit<\/h2>\n\n

Wednesday, 18 February 2026<\/strong>
The Ash Wednesday <\/strong>is an important day in the Christian church year and marks the beginning of the 40-day fasting period before Easter. It follows Shrove Tuesday. In church services, the faithful receive an ash cross on their foreheads, usually with the words: \u201eRemember, man, that you are dust and will return to dust\u201c or \u201eRepent and believe in the Gospel.\u201c<\/p>\n\n

Die Asche symbolisiert dabei Verg\u00e4nglichkeit, Besinnung und Neuanfang. Viele Menschen nutzen diese Zeit, um bewusst zu fasten, Gewohnheiten zu \u00fcberdenken oder sich st\u00e4rker auf ihren Glauben zu konzentrieren. Der Aschermittwoch steht somit f\u00fcr Umkehr, innerliche Reinigung und Vorbereitung auf das Osterfest.<\/p>\n\n

Aus der Predigt des Abtes<\/h2>\n

Live the gospel of Jesus Christ, whatever you have understood, no matter how little, but live it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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