Lenten Practices

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The Oberammergau Passion Play was first performed in the Bavarian village of Oberammergau in 1634.

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In Austria the forty day fast for Lent officially ends with the Easter Vigil.

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The medieval Lenten fast   
The Romanian fast consisted merely of corn and beans.

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At the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Charleston, South Carolina Betsy Cahil is offering   
"Songs for Lent", daily reflections on a psalm verse or verses from the daily lectionary.   
 
 

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Holy Week is a significant holiday in Bolivia, with many people partaking in a pilgrimage   
to various religious sites. Each city and neighborhood has its own route, typically covering about     
twelve blocks from one church to another. This symbolizes the pilgrimage route Jesus took during his passion.