Odessans celebrated the first day of Lent at various Ashes to Go stations across town.
Ash Wednesday marks the start of the 40-day season of Lent.
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Connection Christian Church co-pastor Joe Weaks applies ashes to the forehead of Analis Salgado during Ashes to Go Wednesday at Connection Christian Church. Ash Wednesday is the start of the 40-day season of Lent. Michael Bauer|Odessa American
Connection Christian Church co-pastor Joe Weaks applies ashes to the forehead of Yvonna Tarango during Ashes to Go Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, at Connection Christian Church. Ash Wednesday is the start of the 40-day season of Lent. (Michael Bauer|Odessa American)
A person receives ashes from Candidate for Sacred Orders for the Episcopal Diocese of North West Texas Zachary Bartkus, right, during Ashes to Go Wednesday at Market Street. Ash Wednesday marks the start of the 40-day season of Lent. Michael Bauer|Odessa American
St. John's and St. Barnabas Episcopal Reverend Rick Lopez, right, gives ashes to a customer during Ashes to Go Wednesday at Market Street. Ash Wednesday marks the start of the 40-day season of Lent. Michael Bauer|Odessa American
A sign for Ashes to Go is on display Wednesday at Market Street. Ash Wednesday marks the start of the 40-day season of Lent. Michael Bauer|Odessa American
St. John's Episcopal and St. Barnabas Episcopal Pastor Rick Lopez, left, and Connection Christian Church Pastor Dawn Weaks, right, talk during Ashes to Go Wednesday at Market Street. Ash Wednesday marks the start of the 40-day season of Lent. Michael Bauer|Odessa American
St. John's and St. Barnabas Episcopal Reverend Rick Lopez, right, gives ashes to a customer during Ashes to Go Wednesday at Market Street. Ash Wednesday marks the start of the 40-day season of Lent. Michael Bauer|Odessa American
St. John's and St. Barnabas Episcopal Reverend Rick Lopez, left, gives ashes to a customer during Ashes to Go Wednesday at Market Street. Ash Wednesday marks the start of the 40-day season of Lent. Michael Bauer|Odessa American
