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Photos: Ash Wednesday, Marco Island, 2019

Thousands of people on Marco went around the island on Wednesday with their foreheads smeared with sooty ashes.

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Photos: Ash Wednesday, Marco Island, 2019

The pews and parking lot at San Marco Catholic Church were packed Wednesday morning. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes.
The pews and parking lot at San Marco Catholic Church were packed Wednesday morning. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes. Lance Shearer/Correspondent

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The pews and parking lot at San Marco Catholic Church were packed Wednesday morning. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes. Lance Shearer/Correspondent
Bob McArdle, from left, Rev. Duoug Nguyen, and Deacon Mark Leonard apply ashes to worshippers at San Marco Catholic Church. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes.
Bob McArdle, from left, Rev. Duoug Nguyen, and Deacon Mark Leonard apply ashes to worshippers at San Marco Catholic Church. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes. Lance Shearer/Correspondent

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Bob McArdle, from left, Rev. Duoug Nguyen, and Deacon Mark Leonard apply ashes to worshippers at San Marco Catholic Church. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes. Lance Shearer/Correspondent
Antoinette Dotro returns to her pew after being daubed with ashes. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes.
Antoinette Dotro returns to her pew after being daubed with ashes. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes. Lance Shearer/Correspondent

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Antoinette Dotro returns to her pew after being daubed with ashes. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes. Lance Shearer/Correspondent
Rev. Duong Nguyen applies ashes to worshippers at San Marco Catholic Church. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes.
Rev. Duong Nguyen applies ashes to worshippers at San Marco Catholic Church. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes. Lance Shearer/Correspondent

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Rev. Duong Nguyen applies ashes to worshippers at San Marco Catholic Church. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes. Lance Shearer/Correspondent
Sal Iannotta, left, returns to his pew at San Marco Catholic Church. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes.
Sal Iannotta, left, returns to his pew at San Marco Catholic Church. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes. Lance Shearer/Correspondent

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Sal Iannotta, left, returns to his pew at San Marco Catholic Church. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes. Lance Shearer/Correspondent
Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes.
Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes. Lance Shearer/Correspondent

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Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes. Lance Shearer/Correspondent
Usher Phil Josberger shepherds parishioners to receive their ashes. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes.
Usher Phil Josberger shepherds parishioners to receive their ashes. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes. Lance Shearer/Correspondent

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Usher Phil Josberger shepherds parishioners to receive their ashes. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes. Lance Shearer/Correspondent
Antoinette Dotro returns to her pew after being daubed with ashes. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes.
Antoinette Dotro returns to her pew after being daubed with ashes. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes. Lance Shearer/Correspondent

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Antoinette Dotro returns to her pew after being daubed with ashes. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes. Lance Shearer/Correspondent
The pews and parking lot at San Marco Catholic Church were packed Wednesday morning. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes.
The pews and parking lot at San Marco Catholic Church were packed Wednesday morning. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes. Lance Shearer/Correspondent

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The pews and parking lot at San Marco Catholic Church were packed Wednesday morning. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes. Lance Shearer/Correspondent
The pews and parking lot at San Marco Catholic Church were packed Wednesday morning. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes.
The pews and parking lot at San Marco Catholic Church were packed Wednesday morning. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes. Lance Shearer/Correspondent

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The pews and parking lot at San Marco Catholic Church were packed Wednesday morning. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes. Lance Shearer/Correspondent
Light from stained glass windows bathes a parishioner. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes.
Light from stained glass windows bathes a parishioner. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes. Lance Shearer/Correspondent

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Light from stained glass windows bathes a parishioner. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes. Lance Shearer/Correspondent
Janet Heckin leaves San Marco Catholic Church with her forehead decorated with ashes. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes.
Janet Heckin leaves San Marco Catholic Church with her forehead decorated with ashes. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes. Lance Shearer/Correspondent

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Janet Heckin leaves San Marco Catholic Church with her forehead decorated with ashes. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes. Lance Shearer/Correspondent
The pews and parking lot at San Marco Catholic Church were packed Wednesday morning. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes.
The pews and parking lot at San Marco Catholic Church were packed Wednesday morning. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes. Lance Shearer/Correspondent

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The pews and parking lot at San Marco Catholic Church were packed Wednesday morning. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes. Lance Shearer/Correspondent
A sign outside St. Mark's Episcopal Church invites worshippers in for Ash Wednesday. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes.
A sign outside St. Mark's Episcopal Church invites worshippers in for Ash Wednesday. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes. Lance Shearer/Correspondent

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A sign outside St. Mark's Episcopal Church invites worshippers in for Ash Wednesday. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes. Lance Shearer/Correspondent
Antoinette Dotro returns to her pew after being daubed with ashes. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes.
Antoinette Dotro returns to her pew after being daubed with ashes. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes. Lance Shearer/Correspondent

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Antoinette Dotro returns to her pew after being daubed with ashes. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes. Lance Shearer/Correspondent

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    The pews and parking lot at San Marco Catholic Church were packed Wednesday morning. Catholics on Marco Island and around the world, along with many other Christians, celebrated Ash Wednesday by attending mass and having a cross drawn on their foreheads in ashes.