Some Anabaptist, Baptist and nondenominational Christian churches also observe Lent. This season is observed in the Anglican, Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran, Methodist, Moravian, Oriental Orthodox, Reformed (including Presbyterian and Congregationalist), United Protestant and Roman Catholic Churches. ![]() Lent ( Latin: Quadragesima, 'Fortieth') is a solemn religious observance in the Christian liturgical calendar commemorating the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert, according to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, before beginning his public ministry, during which he endured temptation by Satan. Altar crosses and religious statuary which show Christ in his glory are traditionally veiled during this period in the Christian year. ![]() The liturgical colour of the season of Lent is purple.
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