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Philippines Ash Wednesday
Filipino Cardinal and Manila Archbishop Jose Advincula blesses the ashes with holy water during the celebration of Ash Wednesday at the Manila Cathedral inside the historic district of Intramuros in Manila, Philippines, on March 5, 2025. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the forty-day Lenten season for Catholics worldwide, where ashes are placed on a person's forehead as a mark of mortality and repentance. (Photo by Richard James Mendoza/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #12124395 |
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| Photographer | Richard James Mendoza/NurPhoto |
| Category | Religion and Belief |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Richard James Mendoza/NurPhoto |
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