Fourth Sunday of Lent (21 days before Easter Sunday) 2020 date. March 22. 2021 date.

What's done during Lent?

Lent is a Christian tradition that is observed in many denominations. It is the hallowed forty-day period of sacrifice leading up to Jesus' death and Resurrection. During Lent, Orthodox Christians, Catholics and some Protestants prepare for Holy Week by fasting, praying, and reconciling with the Lord.

What is Lent and what happens during Lent?

Lent is the period of 40 days which comes before Easter in the Christian calendar. ... By observing the 40 days of Lent, Christians replicate Jesus Christ's sacrifice and withdrawal into the desert for 40 days. Lent is marked by fasting, both from food and festivities.