Philippines: Catholics' Foreheads Marked With Ash During Ash Wednesday

Millions of Filipinos will have their forehead marked with an ash cross on Wednesday to mark Ash Wednesday. This year the Catholic holy day happens to fall on February 14, Valentine's Day. A priest, minister, or designated layperson applies consecrated ash on the forehead in the shape of a cross. The ashes are made from palms used in the Palm Sunday celebration of the previous year, christened with Holy Water and scented by exposure to incense. It marks the start of the 40-day Lenten Season in this predominant Christian country. Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video. All you need to do is PRESS THE BELL ICON next to the Subscribe button! India Today TV is India's leading English News Channel. India Today YouTube channel offers latest news videos on Politics, Business, Cricket, Bollywood, Lifestyle, Auto, Technology, Travel, Entertainment and a lot more. Stay tuned for latest updates and in-depth analysis of news from India and around the world! WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2A... Download App: https://indiatoday.link/wHaj Follow us: Official website: https://www.indiatoday.in/ Twitter:   / indiatoday   Facebook:   / indiatoday