Roman Catholics begin 40-day-long fasting
Roman Catholics are today to begin a grand 40-day-long fasting. On this day, called Ash Wednesday, Catholic attend a service during which the pastor puts ash on the heads of parishioners.
When fasting, believers must pay a special respect to mercy deeds and prayers.
Catholics are also encouraged to sing in a church choir, listen to the spiritual music or read the religious literature, reports the Interfax news agency.
When fasting, believers must pay a special respect to mercy deeds and prayers.
Catholics are also encouraged to sing in a church choir, listen to the spiritual music or read the religious literature, reports the Interfax news agency.