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Photos: Ash Wednesday in Cedar Rapids

Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent for many Christians

Geoff Stellfox

Feb. 14, 2024 5:07 pm

Sarah Rumery receives her ashes during an Ash Wednesday service on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, at St Pius X Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette) — Sarah Rumery receives ashes during an Ash Wednesday service Wednesday at St Pius X Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten Season. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

The afternoon sun lights up Sarah Rumery after she received her ashes during an Ash Wednesday service on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, at St Pius X Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette) — The afternoon sun lights up Sarah Rumery after she received her ashes during an Ash Wednesday service Wednesday at St Pius X Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Sadie Rumery receives her ashes during an Ash Wednesday service on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, at St Pius X Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette) — Sadie Rumery receives ashes during an Ash Wednesday service Wednesday at St Pius X Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Deacon Scott Zogg leads the 12:15 Ash Wednesday service on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, at St Pius X Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette) — Deacon Scott Zogg leads the afternoon Ash Wednesday service Wednesday at St Pius X Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

The afternoon sun lights up Sarah Rumery after she received her ashes during an Ash Wednesday service Wednesday at St Pius X Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

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