Faithful mark the start of Lent

AUBURN - Ash Wednesday is a tradition celebrated in churches all over the world by members of many different Christian faiths.

On Wednesday night, many gathered at Westminster Presbyterian Church to participate in this celebration that begins the 40 days and 40 nights season of Lent.

The Rev. Philip S. Windsor said that those of who are categorized as part of the Protestant movement are relative newcomers to the celebration of Ash Wednesday.